Doggie Sit-Ups
The ideal conclusion to play or training sessions with your dog is for the dog to feel both exhausted and accomplished. A few of sessions of doggy sit-ups may provide a feeling of success in both you and your dog and reinforce obedience. For these, it is helpful to have a supply of small goodies on hand. Initially, you may need to have a little snack after each workout session. Eventually, the objective will be to complete the full set prior to earning a reward. Begin by teaching your dog to sit. Once sitting, have him lie down, then sit, and then stand. This represents one sit-up. In an ideal session, your dog will repeat this series of maneuvers 10 times, but initially you may only be able to get his cooperation for one or two repetitions. That suffices. Add one extra turn before he receives his reward every few days until he has completed all ten. This practice emphasizes the fundamental directions to sit, remain, and lie down. If your dog has not yet learned these instructions, y