Teaching the ‘Un-Sittable’ Sighthound | Patience, Focus, & Group Training Sighthounds are notorious for their “independent” nature when it comes to obedience, but they aren’t impossible they just require a different approach.

In this video, I take you through the entire process of teaching Echo a solid ‘sit’ and ‘down’ command, starting from a quiet indoor environment and moving into a high-distraction group setting.

Video Highlights: 0:00 – Starting with natural associations 1:04 – Moving indoors for better focus 2:11 – Consistency is key: “Refusing to let him beat me” 4:11 – Adding distractions back in the garden 8:25 – The breakthrough!

What’s inside this training session:

* The Foundation: Why I start with natural associations and hand gestures before adding verbal commands.

* Environmental Cues: How moving to a low-distraction indoor space allowed Echo to find his focus when the garden became too overwhelming.

* Overcoming ‘The Circle’: Watch how Echo tries to find the “easy way out” and how I stayed stubborn to ensure he followed through.

* Group Dynamics: Training alongside our other rescues (Lurchers and Staffy) to build reliability even with friends around.

* The 4-Second Rule: Why I don’t reward a command unless it’s held, ensuring the training actually sticks.

Training a Sighthound isn’t about being the boss; it’s about being more patient than they are. Whether you have a Greyhound, Whippet, or Lurcher, these techniques will help you build a stronger bond and better focus in your day-to-day life.

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