Core Obedience
Sit
The universal starter behavior and a prerequisite for many tricks.
Sit is often the first fluent cue because it is easy to reinforce and gives handlers a repeatable calm starting position.
A reliable sit improves focus and creates cleaner transitions into stay, down, polite greetings, and many trick setups.
What this command is
Dog lowers rear to floor and remains seated until released or cued to another behavior.
Estimated time: 3-7 days
Why it matters: Sit is a control anchor for daily life and an entry point to nearly every obedience chain.
Public training steps
Lure to position
Guide nose up/back and mark when hips touch down.
Success: Dog sits smoothly with lure.
Typical time: 1-2 sessions
Add cue and fade lure
Say cue once before motion and reduce lure visibility.
Success: Dog sits on cue without food in hand.
Typical time: 2-5 sessions