Things You'll Need
- Dog treats
Instructions
Try using the "sit" command with your dog. If your dog sits when you tell him to, then you know he's learned it.
Give a treat or praise him each time your dog sits to the proper command.
Say a word that sounds similar to sit, such as "hit" or "ship." If your dog sits, do not give it a treat. In fact, ignore the dog completely or walk away.
Command your dog to sit again. Reward with a treat if the command is followed.
Continue this exercise until your dog only sits when you say "sit," and not a similar word.
Try the same exercise -- only this time, change your position. Your dog may only sit, if you're standing. To proof the behavior, continue commanding "sit" in various positions, such as sitting in a chair, lying down, or turned around.
Reward your dog each time the "sit" command is followed. Ignore your dog or walk way, if the command is not followed.