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How do You Teach a Dog to Sit?

March 10th, 2008 · No Comments

Four principles apply in teaching your dog to sit on command, and the acronym ACER will help you remember them:

Attention
Command
Execute
Reward

Stand with your dog by your side, with the leash and a treat in the same hand. Get his attention by saying his name.
Command ‘sit’ and simultaneously gently push his rear end down.
Responding to the pressure, […]

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