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Let’s face it, the majority of dogs are food motivated to some degree (and aren’t we all?!), so treats are your best friend when teaching your pup to sit. You can also use a little trick of your own to get things started. Hold a treat between your thumb and fingers, like you’re holding a pencil, and keep it about an inch from your pup’s nose. Say “sit” and then move your hand with the treat in it up and over her nose and head. In order to get to this treat, your puppy should stick his nose up, and when he dogs this, his bottom should go down onto the floor.

At this point timing is extremely important; as soon as that butt hits the floor, say “yes!” or “good boy” and give him the treat. This will mark the good behavior and let him know that’s what you wanted him to do.