Quick Answer: Hold a treat at your dog's nose. Slowly arc it up and back over their head. As their nose rises to follow the treat, their bottom drops automatically into a sit — the lure creates the behavior without any pushing or touching. The instant their bottom hits the ground: 'yes' and treat. After 20+ successful repetitions, add 'sit' as a verbal cue just before the lure movement.
The Complete Method
- Treat at nose level, dog's attention on the treat
- Slowly arc treat up and back over their head
- Bottom drops as head rises — this happens naturally, every time
- Bottom touches ground → 'yes' → treat immediately
- Release with 'okay,' take a step, repeat
- After reliability is established, add 'sit' before the lure
- Fade the lure gradually — use hand signal, then verbal only
Session Length
5-10 repetitions per session. Multiple short sessions daily beat one long session. End each session with a frozen lick mat.
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