Train you Cavalier KC Spaniel to “SIT”
Saturday, November 1st, 2008
An untrained Cavalier King Charles Spaniel can be a nuisance and even a danger to himself or others. A trained Cavalier, on the other hand, can be a fantastic companion. Training will also help you to bond closer to your Cavalier.
When training always remember that Cavaliers respond best to positive reinforcement. Do not yell at your Cavalier and if you feel frustrated call it a day by ending on something simple and positive and then try again tomorrow. Cavaliers can feel your tension so do not even try to pretend with them. Always use positive reinforcement like treats, verbal comments like “good boy/girl “, and I like to use the under the chin quick pet at times as well.
There is a process to training. The key is to get your Cavalier to perform the action and at that exact moment you give the command for the action, then praise your Cavalier and reward with a treat. After a while, your Cavalier will associate the action with the command.
Train your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to “SIT”
1. Place a treat in your right hand and hold the treat over the Cavalier’s head. Slowly move the treat back behind your Cavalier and usually your Cavalier will sit in order to follow the treat moving behind him. (If he backs up you might need to use your left hand to gently press on his rear to assist in the first few sit positions)
2. At the exact moment your Cavalier sits say “sit” and present the treat. In the beginning I also say happily “Good Dog to Sit“.
3. Repeat this process several times a day doing about 5 sits at each session. Do not try to train for an extended period of time in the beginning. Keep training for short periods of time and keep it fun.