Module 6.4 Teaching a Sit
Teaching your Puppy to sit
Video 1:
Sit Explanation
Video 2:
Step 1.
When teaching a puppy to sit, I like to build a little duration from the start so the behaviour becomes more meaningful. Using a piece of food, gently lure your puppy into a sit, then mark the moment they sit with “yes” (or a click) and deliver the reward while they remain in position. Follow this with a couple of additional treats, given one at a time, to help your puppy stay in the sit calmly. Once you’re ready to finish, use a clear release cue such as “okay” (or “free”/“break”) and give a reset treat to encourage your puppy to move out of position. This helps your puppy understand both how to stay in the sit and when the exercise has ended.
Video 3:
Step 2.
In the next step, begin to remove the food lure. Start with no food in your hand, but use the same hand movement and your verbal cue to guide your puppy into the sit. When your puppy offers the sit, mark with “yes” (or a click), then reach to your treat bag and deliver the reward while they remain in position. Follow this with two more treats, given one at a time from the treat bag, to continue building a little duration in the sit. Once finished, use your release cue such as “okay” (or “free”/“break”) to reset and encourage your puppy to move out of position.
