Lesson

White Belt - 5 min
Sit
The default off-switch for jumping, doorways, and chaos.
5 min
SIT
Rear down
Guided rep 1 / 5
Hold a treat at nose level.
0/3
clean reps
1. Setup
2. Cue
3. Mark
4. Reward
Set the room up so sit can win before you cue.
Why it matters
Sit is not just a trick. It gives an excited doodle an easy behavior to offer when their body wants to bounce.
Training steps
1
Hold a treat at nose level.
2
Move it slowly up and back over the head.
3
When their rear touches the floor, mark yes and treat.
4
After five clean reps, say sit before the lure.
5
Fade the lure by using an empty hand signal, then reward from the other hand.
Doodle pro tip
If they back up instead of sitting, practice with a wall or couch behind them so the easiest answer is to fold into a sit.
Success signs
✓ Responds to verbal cue
✓ Responds to hand signal
✓ Can sit before meals or doors
Common mistake
Pushing the rear down. That teaches pressure, not understanding.
0/3 sessions
Complete one focused session.