How to Train a Dog to Stand Up

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Step 1:
Stand along side of your dog while she is laying down. Gently slide your hand under her belly until she goes to stand up. As soon as she starts moving, give the command "stand."
Step 2:
Praise her with enthusiasm, after she is fully standing, saying "good girl. stand." Repeat this several times until she learns to stand when you say the word without having to put your hand under her.
Step 3:
Approach your dog while she is sitting and hold a treat in your hand where she can see it.
Step 4:
Take a couple of steps backwards holding the treat at nose level. Your dog should stand up to move towards the treat.
Step 5:
Give the command "stand" as soon as the dog starts to get up. After she is completely standing tell her "good girl, stand" and give her the treat.
Step 6:
Practice the stand from a sit using the treat several times and then try giving the command without the treat in your hand. Back up when you say the word "stand" and if he stands praise him and pet him.
Step 7:
Try saying "stand" without backing up after your dog has mastered the last step.

Tips & Warnings

It is always best to train your dog in an area that is free from distractions.
Remain patient when training your dog. If either you or the dog are getting frustrated with the training, take a break and play for awhile, then go back to the training again.

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