This is our most frequently used method of training. The lure is a titbit, toy, or action that entices your dog to do the correct thing. The reward is the titbit, toy, praise or physical contact that rewards the action. We encourage you to use a different reward item to the lure, i.e. rarely actually giving the lure as a reward. This enables you to quickly fade out the lure, so the dog is not dependant on it to perform the action. The reward should be either the same value as the lure or better value — do not disappoint your dog for behaving correctly! The video shows how to use lure and reward for the Sit command. Hold a lure in the hand that will entice the dog. The hand movement you use should soon become your hand signal for the command, and you will soon stop holding the lure. Note how the reward is hidden from the dog while using the lure. Later in training, have any titbits or toys hidden in your pocket, and then produce them after the action. This prevents dependency on seeing a reward before the dog obeys the command. Note also that the handler does not reward until the dog does the correct thing, but he does not get impatient when the dog makes a mistake (this young dog is also learning the Down command, so gets momentarily confused). Also, notice that the reward is given with the dog in the correct position, i.e. ensuring the dog does not stand up before getting the titbit. Keep watching through the white blank screen ... we show you that you can have the lead attached and still use the two-handed lure and reward. Simply place the lead over your wrist, or drop the lead on the ground, and it will not be in your way.