Training A Stubborn Dog To Sit

While any old dog treat may be an effective incentive for most dogs your stubborn dog will need his absolute favorite food be it cheese or chicken.

Training a stubborn dog to sit.

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. While training a dog to sit is usually straightforward it can be somewhat harder if he s particularly stubborn. Say the dog s name to get his attention and give him a clear distinct command. He does this over and again.

Thankfully there is still hope. I empathize with dog parents frustrations while also empathizing. To train the dog to sit for example stand in front of the dog. Emily offers treats but to no avail.

Buddy is just so stubborn. In my 15 years of training i ve not yet run into a stubborn or hard headed dog. You simply need to find the right motivation. Emily tells her dog buddy to sit.

So emily knows that the dog understands the word sit. Say his name and tell him to sit in a loud cheerful voice. As a dog trainer i hear expressions like my dog is stubborn or my dog refuses to listen to me on a weekly basis. He just jumps all over jim.

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.