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| The 'sit' is one of the most useful things you can teach your dog. If your dog is sitting, he won't be jumping on someone. If he sits before you feed him, he learns that you are the leader. If your dog can sit when friends come over, they will be impressed by his good behavior. | |||||||||||||||||||
• Be ready with a small piece of your dog's favorite treat. • Stand facing your dog or puppy. Holding the treat in front of your dog's nose, move the treat up toward the top of his head high enough that he can just barely reach it. • If your dog lifts his front feet off the ground, you are holding the treat too high. When your dog lifts his head and shoulders to get the treat, his bottom should go down. • As soon as your dog is in the sit position, praise him by saying "Sit. Good boy, sit." Give him a treat if you like. • If you need to, gently touch your dog's back to give him a signal that you want him to sit. Do not push hard on his back or rear end. |
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You can teach your dog to sit while he is by your side, facing you, or while you are walking him on a leash. Repeat the steps above in many different positions and places. Once your dog knows what "sit" means, he will be happy to please you. Two adorable Basenjis! |
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You should never punish your dog or yell at him if he doesn't sit. He is doing nothing wrong. He is just learning. |
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