from Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NwiaWxLvb4 via IFTTT
Teaching your dog how to sit on command is one of the simplest behaviors you can teach and it's usually the first command in basic obedience training. Sitting can be a useful behavior for many situations, but the training process is also the beginning of establishing relationship roles between you and your dog. Once your dog learns to sit on command you will have his attention, which will make future training that much easier. Certain methods typically work better for puppies while others are more suited for older, less energetic dogs. Establishing a Training Environment 1 Take it slowly. Dogs, especially puppies, have a limited attention span and are easily distracted. Keep this in mind during the training process and know that you will have to take it slow at first. Give your dog breaks to allow him to fully focus during the training sessions. [1] Select an appropriate environment. The training environment should be an area that the dog is comfortable with that is relatively