Shih Tzus are intelligent dogs that can learn to sit with patience and consistency.
To start, Shih Tzus have a short attention span, so training sessions should be short and fun.
Choose a quiet area with minimal distractions for training.
Use positive reinforcement techniques, such as treats and praise, to encourage good behavior.
It's essential to be consistent with commands and rewards to avoid confusing your Shih Tzu.
Getting Started
To get started with training your Shih Tzu to sit, you'll need quiet and short training sessions with minimal distractions. Short sessions will help keep your Shih Tzu's attention.
Shih Tzus are easily distracted, so it's essential to keep training sessions short. You can place your Shih Tzu on a leash to have better control over him if needed.
Use highly rewarding treats to entice and encourage your Shih Tzu to learn. Treats are a great motivator, especially for Shih Tzus who can be a tad bit stubborn.
The Commands
Teaching your Shih Tzu basic obedience commands is a great place to start, and the easiest tricks to teach are the basic commands like 'sit', 'down', 'stay', 'come', and leash training.
These commands are a good foundation for more advanced training and will help you build a strong relationship with your Shih Tzu.
To start, you'll want to choose a training method that works for you and your Shih Tzu, such as positive reward with treats or clicker reward training methods.
The 'sit' command is a great place to begin, and it's actually the easiest command to train.
Stand in front of your Shih Tzu, hold a treat over his nose, and slowly move the treat back behind his head.
Final Thoughts
Shih Tzus are smart, loving dogs that adore being around their favorite people.
Their stubbornness can make training challenging, but patient training with consistent reward-based techniques can overcome this obstacle.
Treats and rewards work well when training a Shih Tzu, providing options to encourage desired behavior.
Shih Tzus are quite sensitive, so it's crucial to stick with positive training techniques to avoid upsetting them.
Consistent reward-based training can help Shih Tzus learn and grow, making them wonderful companions.
Core Competencies
Puppies can learn even the most fundamental commands at a very early age. Many of our seven and eight week old puppies have heard the words, come, leave it, sit, etc.
They observe older dogs responding to commands, and as research is finding, dogs are great imitators. Surprisingly, even seven-week-olds can comprehend basic commands.
These include basic commands and learning to walk on a leash. Walking on a leash is sometimes difficult for very young Shih Tzu puppies, especially those that don't seem to fit a collar or harness.
Puppies as young as seven or eight weeks old can learn basic commands such as stay, down, watch me, and give. Many are ready for a basic puppy kindergarten class soon after they arrive at your home.
Most primary courses emphasize training basic skills such as sit, stay, come, leave it, drop it, and give.
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