Can a dog learn how to “SIT”!
The SIT command can be taught in two different ways. One method is to call out the dog’s name and praise him when he looks up at you. Draw the pup’s attention to your hand in which you can hold a treat. Snap your fingers; move the hand up to your face, and then move the hand with the treat almost touching the dog’s nose, forehead and then towards the back, all the while calling out the dog’s name and asking him to sit. The dog will sit this way. When he does, give him treat and praise him lavishly.
The second method is closely linked to the HEEL command. Once the dog is heeling on a leash, he should be taught to SIT as he will often be required to sit while walking on a leash. While the leash is held in the right hand, it should be coiled up into a fairly short length and held a little taut. The dog should then be commanded to SIT, while simultaneously pulling the leash upwards and pressing his hindquarters downwards with your left hand. When the dog sits, reward him with a pleasant sounding GOOD BOY or GOOD GIRL.