Ultra Super Sit

Distance commands take lots of practice.  Build up distance step-by-step and make sure you continue to praise it when they get it right.

It can be helpful to have two people teach distance commands.  One person can stay next to the dog to give rewards or lure the dog if necessary.

We don’t want a dog that only listens when we hold its collar, so now we ask the dog to sit before we touch it.  We  still take the collar after they’ve sat, so that when we reward, we continue to reinforce their love of collar grabs.

Once the dog enjoys having their collar grabbed, introduce a sit command.  Don’t let them go back to playing until they’ve sat for you.

Dr. Dunbar demonstrates the four steps to training your dog to sit a distance

Training your dog to sit at a distance is supremely useful: both a time-saver and a life-saver. Dr. Dunbar explains the four simple steps you should use to teach your dog to sit at a distance.