Teaching Your Dog To Lie Down
Before you teach your dog to lie down, he must be able to sit. Here is a short three step guide to teach your dog to lie down:
1. Call your dog and get him to sit down. One he is sitting, kneel at his right side and hold its collar in your left hand. Holding a food treat in your right hand, place your hand on the dog"s nose before moving it downwards.
2. As the puppies nose follows the treat, move it forwards to the front of its body. The moment the dog starts to lie down, give the command lie down, but do not reward your dog yet.
3. Move the food just far enough forwards to lure the dog to lie down. reward the dog with food and verbal treats.
Over time, your dog will start to respond to words alone, which proves you have done your job well! Remember, only play with your dog after, not during training so that he knows when he can run around and have a bit of fun.