Training A Stubborn Dog To Sit

To train the dog to sit for example stand in front of the dog.

Training a stubborn dog to sit.

As a dog trainer i hear expressions like my dog is stubborn or my dog refuses to listen to me on a weekly basis. Say the dog s name to get his attention and give him a clear distinct command. I empathize with dog parents frustrations while also empathizing. You simply need to find the right motivation.

Thankfully there is still hope. Emily offers treats but to no avail. While training a dog to sit is usually straightforward it can be somewhat harder if he s particularly stubborn. Training a stubborn dog can be frustrating i ve worked with dozens of pet owners who feel like they re on the losing end of a battle of wills with their canines and i ve had several difficult to train dogs of my own over the years.

Dogs are often perceived as stubborn because their owners don t provide them with clear instructions. And she give him great rewards for sitting too. Emily tells her dog buddy to sit. Say his name and tell him to sit in a loud cheerful voice.

In my 15 years of training i ve not yet run into a stubborn or hard headed dog. But when emily s friend jim comes around buddy won t sit at all. When bad habits refuse to budge pet owners can wind up feeling frustrated exhausted and defeated. He does this over and again.

Buddy is just so stubborn. My dog is so stubborn he knows better he s just hard headed usually the owner who says these words is frustrated with his dog because the dog s not listening.