Sit Up
This is a trick that may be too difficult for some dogs to do because of physical limitations. On the other hand, terrier breeds such as Westies, Bostons, and Cairns are particularly good at it.
Before you begin training, it's a good idea to test the dog's physical limitations. To do this, first put on his leash, and then pull the dog straight up until he is sitting on his haunches and see if he can hold the position for a few seconds. If he holds the position, he can do the trick, and give him a treat and praise.Start by having the dog sit in front of you while on his leash. Begin pulling the dog up with the leash while saying, "Sit up," then drop the leash and stand back. If the dog stays up, praise him highly; if not, repeat the command until the trick is mastered. If necessary, you can also hold his paws up and say, "Stay!"
Crawling
This command is, of course, one of the staples in the motion picture business, and is one of the oddest things to see a dog do. Therefore it is one of the more satisfying tricks to teach.
You should start training for the trick with the dog in the down position. Place one of your hands on the dog's shoulders and hold a tasty tidbit close to his nose. Keeping your hand in place, tell the dog to crawl. If he tries to get up, keep a little pressure on his shoulders so that he knows you want him to stay down. When the dog has done one step crawling, praise him and repeat until the dog can do one step without any help and starts to grasp what the "crawl" command is all about. When he can do this, repeat the procedure until he can do several steps, then give him the same command from a standing position, rather than a down position.
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