TRAINING TO SIT AND STAY WHILE GREETING VISITORS

For the best control, keep the leash and collar on your puppy  when he is out of the crate and have him supervised at all times.   Corrections can be done immediately and he won't learn the habit of running away when you reach to handle him.  Remove the leash and collar before returning him to the crate to avoid hanging accidents.

YOU WILL NEED:

Nylon Leash And Collar

Pupperoni Stick Treats

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Master Sit/Stay

In this lesson, we will build on the sit/stay to teach your puppy the sit and greet when a family member or visitor greets your puppy.  Remember that In a domestic situation or in the wild, when dogs or pack members greet each other, the natural reaction for them is to joyfully jump up on each other to say "hello".  Your goal with this lesson will be to train your puppy to sit and stay when someone is greeting him.

Start off by having your puppy sit and stay with a Pupperoni Treat, having the leash in hand and barely taut.   While your puppy is nibbling on the end of the treat, have a family member or friend approach and attempt to pet your puppy.  If he jumps up, have your assistant stand up straight.  Immediately drop your hand down and behind you, say "ah ah", then bring your hand back up for the "sit" signal and have your puppy sit.  Let your puppy nibble the treat and have your assistant try again to pet your puppy.  After a few tries, he will realize that by staying in the sit position, the treat will be offered. 

Once your family member or visitor is finished greeting your puppy, release with an "o.k.", tell him what a good boy he was and continue with your visit.

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