Our cue challenges are a fun way for dogs to practice basic manners during daycare , and our caretakers reinforce these skills throughout group activities. While we love helping your dog learn, these challenges are meant to help support good habits not replace real training or consistent practice at home. To build stronger, long lasting obedience skills its important for families to work on these skills at home! If you are needing help we have training options that you can look at Here! Practicing both at home and in group is the best way to help your dog succeed!
The sit cue is one of the most valuable skill for dog in a group setting because it creates a moment of calm and focus in an other wise energetic environment. Asking a dog to sit helps prevent jumping, crowding, and overexcited behavior, making greeting and transitions easier. It also gives the caretaker a reliable way to safely move dogs in between inside and outside or settling down after playing. By practicing sit regularly dogs learn self control, build confidence, and develop a polite habit that benefits them in almost every situation.
How to practice at home
You can easily practice the sit cue at home with dog just starting out or they have the cur down! Keep sessions short, positive and consistent. For beginners out start by holding treat by their nose and slowly move the treat towards the back of their head, while saying sit. Most dogs will naturally lower their backs and sit. When they do sit praise and reward them! Once they start to learn the motion begin saying sit before guiding them and gradually stop using your hand to guide them. Once they have sit down start using sit in natural moments, like before meals, greeting people, going outside or coming back in!