Raising Puppies

Step 1:

a) Have several treats in your hand. Give the cue "Sit.' As soon as your puppy sits, mark "Yes!" and give her a treat.
b) Your friend should approach your puppy. Before she can get up to greet him, mark "Yes!" and give her another treat.
c) Your friend should reach under your puppy's chin for her to sniff his hand, then pet her. Mark "Yes!" and give her -** a treat as long as her rear end remains on the ground.
d) As long as your puppy remains in a sit, give her an occasional "Yes!" and a treat.

If you only allow your puppy to be petted when she's sitting, she'll learn that that's how she gets attention. You will end up with a puppy who goes up to people and sits. This is a lovely behavior, because a puppy who is sitting is not jumping up or knocking people over. Make sure that all your friends, family, and even strangers only pet your puppy when she's politely sitting. She'll make a great greeting impression!

Step 2:

a) If your puppy gets up, your friend should immediately fold his arms across his chest and look away from your puppy. He should completely