07/07/2025
🎯 JULY TRAINING CHALLENGE: Teach Your Puppy to SIT! 🐾
Looking for a simple skill to build focus and obedience this summer? Let’s master the “Sit” command together!
This month's challenge is perfect for puppies and young dogs—and a great refresher for older pups too.
🗓 Challenge Goal:
Teach your pup to sit reliably on cue by the end of July!
⏱ Time Commitment:
Just 5–10 minutes a day, 2–3 short sessions.
🧠 Puppies learn best in quick, positive, and consistent bursts!
📚 Step-by-Step: Teaching Sit
Start with a treat in hand.
Hold it just above your puppy’s nose so they see (and smell!) it.
Lure them back.
Slowly move the treat backward toward their ears. As their head follows the treat, their bottom should lower naturally.
Mark the moment.
The second their bum hits the ground, say “Yes!” (or use a clicker) and reward with the treat.
Repeat.
Practice 5–6 times per session. Keep it upbeat!
Add the cue.
After a few days of success, start saying “Sit” just before you lure.
Fade the lure.
Once they understand, switch to using just your voice or a hand signal—treats come after the sit!
📸 Share your progress!
Post a video or photo of your pup learning to sit and tag us using so we can cheer you on! 🎉
💬 Questions along the way? Drop them in the comments—we’re here to help.
Let’s make sitting stylish this summer! 🐶☀️
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At The Service Dog Team Academy, we're here to support you and your dog at every stage — from wiggly puppies to seasoned adult dogs. Whether you're working toward a service dog certification or just getting started with obedience and manners, our nationally certified expert trainers are here to help.❤️
We specialize in:
✅ Advanced service dog training
✅ Basic and intermediate obedience
✅ Puppy socialization
✅ Canine Good Citizen prep
✅ Positive reinforcement-based methods
✅ Building real teamwork between dog and handler
Let us help you become the best service dog team you can be — filled with trust, communication, and love. 🐕🦺💬
Call us todayor visit our website to get started!
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