Laura Vissaritis Instagram – Turns out dogs already know how to sit!! They’ve been doing it well before we even met them.
When we capture a sit, we can reinforce it. Often dogs will learn to sit through their own auto-training if you get your timing right.
Harry has learnt that good things happen when he sits. He gets focus from me, he gets mutual interaction, he gets to work, he gets praise, and sometimes he gets a treat. He is a working dog breed and so it is important I understand what gets him going. He probably does 40km a day with me, of which most is learning new skills, herding the goats, sniffing out balls, and socialising. He’s a true blue awesome dog!
Notice he got a treat at the last sit in the video, and praise all the other times. Also notice I don’t say the word ‘yes’ until the end, as that lets him know he’s done it all and I’ve got a surprise for him. This can be mixed up to keep him enthused.
Also watch his body language. He is cooperating. We are a team. There is no fear or submission. In this moment we are one.
#workingdogs #dogtraining #respect #science | Posted on 23/Jan/2024 11:34:31
