Teaching to sit!

I've got a pug cross chihahuha (sp?) who is about 4 or 5 months old and ive been trying to train him for a week or so now as i had some spare time.
The problem is he's just so hyper active!
I can't get him to sit still in order to teach him anything.
I can just about get him to sit with a treat and a gentle pat on the back but as soon as i praise him he jumpes up and runs around etc.
Anyone got any advice for training hyper puppies? Or do i just have to be persistent with it?

burn some energy off first. combine training with play. wait and praise calmness.

Hi Melody there is an article on basic puppy training here by one of our members, it may be of help to you..


http://www.dogsey.com/dog-articles.php?t=14526

Thanks for both your help
I took him for a walk first and i checked out that link, now he's got it
I tried doing it outside and he just ignored me haha but i supose i have to fully master in doors n then try outdoors, as inside he still ignores me occasionally.
But yeah, he sits 95% of the time now
Thankyou