Dogs sit, lie down, and wait: the training logic of three basic commands

Sit down: Slowly move the snack up from the tip of the nose. The dog will naturally sit down in order to track the food. When it falls, reward it and say "sit". After repeating it ten times, add the command, and then gradually replace the food with gestures.

Lying down: Starting from a sitting position, guide the snack from the tip of the nose downward to between the two paws. The dog will naturally lean down to eat it. Do not press your back with your hands, as the pressure will cause the dog to stand up and resist.

Wait: This is the most practical command, used to open the door, cross the road, and get in the car. Starting from one second, reward if the dog does not move, gradually extend to ten seconds, thirty seconds, and add distance and interference. If any dimension becomes difficult, the difficulty of the other two dimensions must be reduced first.

Each training session lasts five to ten minutes, two to three times a day is more appropriate. Before the end, be sure to use a simple action that can be done so that the training ends successfully.