{"id":10066,"date":"2021-11-19T15:26:10","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T15:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-sit\/"},"modified":"2023-03-30T11:14:32","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T11:14:32","slug":"how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-sit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-sit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Teach Your Puppy to Sit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Teaching your puppy how to sit is a popular, good first lesson to teach your puppy. Consider yourself lucky, it\u2019s one that most puppies pick up quite quickly\u2026let\u2019s hope yours too. But no worries if not! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article we\u2019ll be showing you how to teach your puppy to sit, why you should teach your puppy to sit in the first place, and how to combine it with teaching your puppy to stay. We\u2019ve sprinkled some extra tips in there for you as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toodle-doo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is it important to teach your puppy to sit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What a good question, glad you asked. By learning how to teach a puppy to sit, you\u2019re essentially making things a whole lot easier for them as well as yourself. We\u2019re sure your puppy is already charming, but being able to sit will fully paint the picture of a well-behaved dog in the human world. It will prevent kibble spilling everywhere as you put their bowl down for a meal, keep your guests\u2019 clothes clean as they greet them to say hello and keep them off the road before you cross together. It will make you look great when you\u2019re sitting together at the pub. Had to be said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to teach your puppy to sit in 4 easy steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wonderful! You\u2019ve made it to the 4 steps that will reveal all the secrets you want to know for how to teach a puppy to sit. Aren\u2019t you happy? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In these steps, we\u2019ll look at the two things that will truly make the lesson click – the marker word and cue word. You\u2019ll also learn where to put your hand as well as the treats (be prepared to give them plenty!) so we can make sure that your puppy learns to stick that bum to the floor faster than you know it. There may be ups and downs, but you\u2019ll soon see that your skills to teach your puppy how to sit are better than you imagine. Doesn\u2019t that sound great?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Introduce a marker word<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    First step for how to train a puppy to sit is to introduce a word that tells your puppy they\u2019ve done something right – you know, one we wish we\u2019d hear more of at work. Something short like \u2018good job\u2019, \u2018yes\u2019 or \u2018super\u2019 will work well. Every time your puppy gets it right, follow up with a yummy food reward to make the lesson really stick. Nobody forgets a good treat. Check out some of the best puppy treats<\/a> out there with our article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Practice having a bum on the floor<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Now that your puppy knows that your marker word earns them a good treat, it\u2019s time to put it to use. Place the treat close to their nose and slowly take it up to your waist. Their bum should plop on the floor and when they do, use your marker word and hand them a treat. Let\u2019s repeat this another 5 times, a couple of times per day, for about a week.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Prepare to add a cue word <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        The last thing you\u2019ll do to teach your puppy to sit is adding the cue word \u2018sit\u2019…the magic word that will make the times you have muddy paw marks on your trousers become a distant memory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        This time, instead of popping a treat on their nose, hold it at your waist with a closed hand. They\u2019ll remember that last time they sat down they got a treat, so it\u2019s likely they will do it again. Did they do it? Fantastic! Say your marker word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Add the cue word<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Let\u2019s go through the previous step again, but say \u2018Sit\u2019 before putting the treat by your waist. If they\u2019ve done it, great! Repeat your marker word, and this time drop the treat on the floor so they have to stand to reach it. Good, that they\u2019re standing, they\u2019re ready to go for another practice round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Perhaps besides wanting to teach your puppy to sit, you may already be wanting to dip your toe into other basic lessons like crate training, alone training and sleep training. In other words, everything else that will make your and your puppy\u2019s life a lot easier. Our article includes a weekly overview of everything you can teach your puppy<\/a>, and other useful tips for how to be as efficient as you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          We all know how efficiency can go out the window these days, so it\u2019s quite good help to be honest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The Zigzag puppy training app has many more good tips and advice that you\u2019ll want to get hold of. If this lesson is already easy, just wait for the rest of the tips\u2026you won\u2019t know what hit you.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Useful extra tips for teaching your puppy to sit successfully<\/h2>\n\n\n\n