'Do it' training cue helps pets pick up fresh tasks faster, experts say

In the 'Do as I do' method, the owner demonstrates an action to their dog. – dpa

Sit, heel, stay, down: These are probably the most common commands people teach their dogs – but have you heard of "Do it"?

It's a training method that's increasingly gaining ground and based on the principle of "Do as I do." Experts from research and practice explain how it works and what it offers both human and dog.