This page is dedicated to providing tips and tricks about many subjects, ranging from training tips to how to handle the loss of a pet. This page will be updated regularly, so be sure to check it frequently. Each time this page is updated, the previous topic will be placed on the Tips Archive page so you can refer to previous topics. Since your dog doesn't know what you intend to accomplish, it will take your training message literally. You enjoy far greater success if you give some thought to exactly what it is you want the dog to learn.
Rewarding compliance maintains behavior.
When you reinforce your dog for obeying your SIT command, it is likely to continue to sit when you tell it to do so. But your dog often gets a very different message than the one you intend to teach. But that method teaches many dogs that they are rewarded for getting off of you, and he can't get off of you until he's on you. I've worked thousands of dogs that have been handled this way, and years later they still jump onto people. When you reward him for getting off you, you reward his compliance or tolerance of your force.