Teaching a Dog to Sit

Yes, the most basic of all tricks. Also the most vital in training the other tricks. Let's get started.

You'll need some treats for your dog. First, back your dog up against a wall. (You don't HAVE to, but it makes it easier.) Hold the treat just above the dog's eye level so they will try to get the treat by sitting. If this is too low, raise it a little. LOTS of praise when they do sit, as this is probably the first time your dog is ever learning a trick.

That's pretty much all there is to it. Just practice about 5 minutes a day until they get good at it.