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12-07-2008, 04:59 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CA, USA
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| How do you teach sit pretty/beg? I've been trying to teach my pup a new trick, "sit pretty/beg". But I've been having a little difficulty. First, I tell her to sit, then I raise the treat slowly above her nose pushing her a little back. She will sit up but plant her paws on my hand like a little squirrel, lol . Any suggestions on how to get her to sit pretty? |
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12-07-2008, 11:02 PM | #2 |
Thor's Human Donating Member | Why don't you offer the treat in such a manner that she can't use her front paws? I would think you could either keep your arm and hand elevated over the treat, or maybe just stick the treat on the end of a wooden skewer / knitting needle / etc. |
12-08-2008, 02:07 AM | #3 |
Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member | Here's what a book called 101 Dog Tricks By Kyra Sundance says: 1. Position your dog in a sit facing you. Use a treat to lure his head up and back while cueing him to "beg." Allow him to nibble the treat from your fist, to entice him to stay in this position. If his hindquarters lift off the floor, lower your treat a little, tell him to sit and tap his bottom down. 2. As your dog's balance improves, move away and use the verbal cue and hand signal (your hand in the position of giving the treat). When he does it for several seconds, toss the treat to your dog. Remember to reward your dog while he is in the correct position, not after he has lowered his front paws. Troubleshooting: My dog jumps at the treat: Move slower when positioning your hand. Do not reward your dog if he jumps My dog stands up on his hind legs: Keep your hand lower, and gently say sit. Hold the treat at face level.
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12-09-2008, 02:18 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CA, USA
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| Thanks for the info! I guess practice makes perfect! |
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