When You Sit On Your Dog

Be sure to sit on the dog when you are working on something else.

When you sit on your dog.

Watching television reading the newspaper working on the computer. As in all behavioral education the first step is to capture your dog s full attention. Teaching the sit command to your dog is usually quite simple as dogs tend to sit naturally sit is an important basic dog training command that every dog should know. Typically while dog sitting you either bring the dog into your house or you visit the dog at theirs.

You have to do it as if. The single best way to do this is by standing in front of him so that he is focused on you and can see you and hear you. It is a way to help your dog settle a little bit in one place and focus on you. A dog might sit on you to make sure you smell like they do which isn t a huge issue if you re already okay with a dog in your lap.

A low growl could indicate there is more to this possession of your chair than you thought. Your dog will sit upright in your chair and stare at you as you try to get him off your seat. With a treat in your hand start moving your arm over the dog. Dog sitting is a big responsibility and it can become tricky when you have your own dog to look after.

This is more for the benefit of other dogs. You may need help from a behaviorist to change this attitude. If you have a large or particularly active dog you may want to wrap the leash around one leg after you ve sat on it and then ignore your dog for 30 minutes. The dog who fancies himself as the beta of the pack will always be ready to take on a weak alpha dog.

The key is for your dog to associate the word with. It s not your dog trying to be alpha but more like your dog making sure other dogs know you re taken. If you want to watch the dogs together in the same house you should make sure that they are introduced properly before the other owner leaves.