How to train your dog to sit

Teaching your dog to sit will help to keep them safe when you’re out and about. It can be used when meeting people, before crossing a road or in a queue. 

It is also a polite behaviour that is a good starting point for a number of exercises.  

Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do when teaching your pup to sit. 

If your dog is taking some time to learn, don’t push their bottom down. Simply continue the above until they get the hang of it. Also, avoid saying “sit down” as they may get confused once you move onto the next cue.

Now your pooch knows how to sit, why not teach them to lie down too and check out our top 10 tips to help ensure your training is a success.