With a treat nearby, place one hand on your dog’s hips and the other under their chin. while the hand that is on their hips goes down, pull your hand that is under their chin up as you say “sit.”. it gently guides them into a sitting position, and then gives lots of slightly unearned praise and a treat.. Place him on a dog bed or in a nearby crate with a favorite chew toy and encourage everyone to ignore him while you’re eating. as he matures, you can condition him to stay still while you’re eating. a puppy can’t sit still if he has a need pressing.. For many dogs, the foundation to better manners is as simple as focusing on three basic behaviors: go to your place, make eye contact and tolerate touch. here’s how training each of these behaviors can change your relationship with your dog for the better. go to your spot.
