How to teach a dog to lie down
It is important that you teach your dog to lie down, since there will definitely be times when you will need to command them to do so. Although it takes some time, here’s how to teach a dog to lie down.
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Instructions
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Tell the dog to sit. Before teaching them to lie down, you should teach them to sit, as this is a "building block" to the lie down command.
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Place a treat on the floor in front of them as you say “lie,” “down” or whatever other command you have chosen for lie down.
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Use a hand motion while also saying the command. This will teach the dog to watch you. After lots of practice, you should be able to simply do the motion without saying the command, and the dog will lie down.
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Repeat the process many times so that the dog knows what lie down means. Keep practicing each day until the dog can do it without putting the treat on the floor in front of him.
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Finally remove the treat altogether and simply praise your dog when she follows your commands.
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dorigillman
Mar 27, 2009
love the pictures, and again good training article. i r'd you -
ACGaughen
Jul 18, 2008
She is a very well loved goldendoodle that gets away with far too much mischief!! She's very sweet overall, I really recommend the breed!
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J M Butler
Jul 18, 2008
Another good article. Your pup is absolutely adorable! What kind is she?
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Vikki Albers
Jul 16, 2008
Good article and sweet pooch photos! Thank you!
