Training my pomeranian puppy?
I need help training my puppy. Whenever I try to teach him to sit and all, i dont think that he is understanding the command, i think he’s just sitting, because i have a treat in my hand. I get frustrated, and raise my voice, and pick him up and say no! He wont listen! Towards the end he get out of hand, he’s not understanding my commands. Please tell me how i can teach him to know the word sit, and not just sit because he sees the treat. I think that i might of scared him a little, which i didnt mean to do. How do i get him to understand my commands!
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Patience!!! Its the key to all success. I have 3 Poms and only 1 was taught to sit. I started when he was a puppy around 6 months old.
First raising your voice is only going to confuse him and he will get to the point that when you are working w/him trying to teach him to sit he will relate it with hostility. Try a different approach.
Find a quiet indoor environment with few distractions. Start by using a small piece of food to lure your dog’s nose to point upward (toward the treat) and move the treat backwards over his head so that he naturally lowers his haunches to a sitting position. Don’t hold the treat too high or he may jump up for it.
Be prepared: As soon as he sits, give him the treat immediately. Repeat the exercise, adding the word “sit,” so the dog can learn quickly what you expect of him; rather than forcing his body into position, allow him to discover what is required on his own. (Note: If your dog jumps at the food, you’re probably holding it up too high).
And remember, patience all dogs are different at learning just like people. Work with him and I am sure your hard efforts will be rewarded…
Pomeranian puppy 10 weeks. Training.