How to train a Pit bull Puppy the SIT and DOWN Command! (Very Easy), by Top Bullies on YouTube. 7 min 57 s.
- Video length
- 7 min 57 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Pick a quiet spot with no other pets or noise. Have a handful of pea-sized treats in your pocket so you can reward fast.
Hold a treat just above your puppy's nose and slowly move it back over the head. The nose lifts and the rear drops.
The moment the rear touches the floor, say yes and give the treat. Add the word sit just before the rear lands.
Repeat five to ten times, then take a short break. Keep sessions under five minutes for a young puppy.
Once sit is reliable, lure the down. Move the treat from the nose down to the floor between the front paws.
When the elbows and belly touch the floor, mark with yes and reward. Say down as the puppy lowers.
Practice both commands in short bursts two or three times a day. Reward every correct response at first.
Fade the treat lure after a week. Ask with an empty hand, then reward from your pocket after the puppy obeys.
Tips and common mistakes
Never push your puppy's rear down with your hand, lure the movement instead.
End each session on a success and stop before the puppy gets bored or distracted.
Keep treats tiny so a training session does not spoil dinner.
Pit bull type puppies are strong, so start leash manners and calm greetings early.
Questions
At what age can I start training sit and down?
You can start as soon as you bring the puppy home, usually around eight weeks. Keep sessions very short and use food rewards.
What if my puppy will not lie down?
Try luring under a low chair or between your legs so the puppy has to lower itself. Go slower and reward any partial movement at first.
How long until the commands are reliable?
Most puppies learn the hand signal in a few days. Reliable response around distractions takes several weeks of short daily practice.
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