Puppycom Agility & Obedience Training
    

Heel -  Sit  -  Down  -  Stand -  Sit Stay, Stand Stay, Down Stay - Recall - Finish

SIT

A) OBJECTIVE

The dog is to sit quickly and smartly when handler stops or on command with its right shoulder close and parallel to the handler’s left knee or hip.

B) COMMAND : SIT

C) EXERCISE

• Method A:
  Simultaneously give the command SIT, placing the right hand on the dog’s chest to prevent forward motion and with the flat left hand over the dog’s croup, apply even pressure with a forward and downward tilting action. Once sat, praise accordingly.
    
• Method B:  
  Simultaneously give the command SIT, lifting the lead with the right hand in an upward direction and with the flat left hand over the dog’s croup, apply even pressure with a forward and downward tilting motion. Once sat, praise accordingly.

NOTE:

For small breeds, the exercise may be practiced on the table.