The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training by Teoti Anderson

Author:Teoti Anderson [Teoti Anderson CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Dog Training
Publisher: i5 Publishing
Published: 2014-11-19T05:00:00+00:00

Training Down will teach your dog to settle when he needs to.

Down

All dogs lie down to sleep, but if you have a very active dog, you may think that he never does it otherwise! Teaching the Down will teach your dog to settle when you need him to, such as when you have company over.

Goal: Your dog will lie down.

What You’ll Need: Clicker, treats.

Preparation: Teach Sit first.

1.Cue “Sit.”

2.Hold a treat in your hand. Hold it by your dog’s nose and then tuck it under his chin toward his chest. Slowly move the treat downward, straight down, until you reach the floor. Slowly move the treat between his front paws, away from your dog. Your dog’s nose should follow the treat. If your dog raises his rear, just cue him to sit again and start over, this time moving the treat much more slowly.

3.As your dog’s nose follows the treat, he should stretch out into a Down. The second that his belly touches the ground, click. Toss the treat a couple of feet away so he will get up to get it. This will reset him for the next repetition.

4.Repeat Steps 1–3 two more times.

5.Hold your empty hand as if you still had a treat in it. Use the same motion with your hand, starting at your dog’s nose, tucking under his chin, lowering to the floor, and moving outward.

6.When your dog lies down, click and toss a treat.

7.Repeat Steps 5–6 five times. End your training session.

Tip: Just as in teaching the Sit, you only use treats in your hand for the first three successful repetitions.

You always give a treat after you click.

When your dog is lying down reliably, it’s time to add the cue.

1.Cue “Down” one time, in a friendly voice. Give the same hand motion you’ve been using, which is your hand signal.

2.When your dog lies down, click and toss a treat.

3.Repeat Steps 1–2 for a total of ten repetitions. End your training session.

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