Auto Sit
Default Sit when the handler stops walking: no verbal cue needed.
- Teaching
- Reinforcing
- Proofing
- Maintenance
Maple's stage at Elementary
Not assessed yetExpected: Teaching
Success indicator
Dog automatically sits when the handler stops.
New Behavior
What it is
Train your dog to sit automatically to improve discipline and calmness.
How we teach it
- Conditioning: Reward natural sits in a quiet space to start positive association.
- Cue Association: Introduce movement; reward auto-sit every time you stop.
- Regular Practice: Consistently practice daily during various activities.
- Expand Settings: Slowly increase distractions; continue rewarding auto-sits.
- Maintain Behavior: Keep reinforcing with treats and praise for consistency.
Practice at home
- Be patient. It takes time and patience to teach a dog a new command. Don't get discouraged if your dog doesn't learn the command right away.
- Take Photos or Videos: Capturing your progress back at home or outside will help us provide additional feedback.
Go deeper
Topics Overview & Why It Matters Key Benefits & Features Training Phases & Steps (simple, step-by-step) Your Role at Home Who It’s For Quick Start Checklist Best Practices (Do / Don’t) Everyday Examples Common Questions & Answers Troubleshooting Glossary Overview & Why It Matters Auto-Sit is a simple pattern: when you stop , your dog sits no “Sit” cue from you.
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