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Jessica Downey

Teaching your puppy to sit? Trainer reveals it's all about engaging the nose, here's why

Three puppies sitting down

What’s a dog's strongest sense? Tuning into your dog's sense of smell is certainly something that will engage their attention when you’re trying to teach them a simple, yet very useful, skill like how to sit.

If your puppy hasn't learned to chill out just yet and the only time you see them sit down is when they’re chewing away at one of the best puppy toys, then you’re probably desperate for them to understand the sit command so that you can use it in all situations. However, a young puppy is not going to instantly understand the word 'sit' no matter how many times you say it.

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