You will again use the check cord to train your dog to sit by your side. While commanding the dog to sit, pull up on the lead and push down on the dog’s hind quarter with your free hand. If the dog stands up before you tell him to come, you need to repeat these steps again. After enough repetition, you should be able to stop pushing on the hind quarter, yet still use the check cord. Eventually your dog will be able to perform “sit” without either. Once your dog understands the sit command, train him to sit in front of you while he is facing you. Always remember “sit” means to stay unless told to do otherwise. Sit command training can take 5 to 8 consecutive days before your dog is good enough to go on.