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Originally Posted by Ramseymom  Thanks! That's what I figured.
I want to try to work with him tonight to learn to sit. Since he's our first, I'm learning as I go! |
Teaching to sit is one of the easiest tricks if you have a few tips, start by using a small piece of food to lure your dog's nose to point upward (toward the treat) and move the treat backwards over his head so that he naturally lowers his haunches to a sitting position.
Many trainers also believe you should teach a dog to sit and stay before you put the food bowl down, if they don't stay, you pick up the bowl, and repeat this until they stay. I'm not sure what age they can learn that part, Joey was old enough when we taught him and it was one trial learning. Some trainers think this is important to learn because it shows the dog that you are the alpha or pack leader, and they get their food from you, but must obey you. This website shows different tricks you can teach your dog, and the proper way to do it. It's really fun, and those little cheerios work great for this training because the don't ruin the appetite.
Dog Tricks! Shake, Crawl, Beg, Kiss, Roll Over, Bow, and more!