Assuming you have conditioned a reward marker, here are the steps to capture down. Teach down when your puppy dog is more likely to lie down, such as late in the evening or after exercise. I like to do this when I am seated and watching TV, because I am lazy. With your dog in th...
Whether you have anew puppyor an older dog who could use some new tricks, the lie down command can really come in handy. So, are you ready to learn how to teach a dog to lie down? Read on! Click the buttons to jump to each section: ...
So, for Step #1 mentioned above, we would simply encourage him to lie on his side — at his own pace. At first he was reluctant to just lie down and then immediately roll over. We waited patiently, and rewarded with a treat each time he would lie down and then eventually roll over ...
Down is a simple yet effective command that teaches your dog to lie down and stay in that position until released, which can be extremely useful in many situations. To effectively teach your dog the “down” command, you will need patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement techniques. Ge...
The perfect spooky trick this Halloween is for your dog to "play dead" and then pop back up like a puppy zombie! For this trick, your dog will lay down and then flop onto their side. They will lay still with their head down.
Do you want your puppy to be able to greet other dogs without aggression? Want your dog to not jump on other dogs upon introduction to them? If so, you’ll need to ensure that you have a set of consistent rules. For example, before greeting another dog, your dog must always have per...
According to surveys, around 3.2% of dog owners are not serious about training their dogs. Around 19% of puppy parents are spending less than 30 minutes each week training their dog. The easiest dog breeds to train include the German Shepherd Dogs, Golden Retriever, Labrador, Poodle, Rottweile...
These are the 5 steps we use each time we teach a dog to balance a treat on their nose: #1–Have your dog in the “sit” or “lie down” position, and make sure that his attention is fully on you. #2–Place a very small piece of your dog’s favorite dog treat on the middle...
She went from being our hyper-energetic, non-stop, go-go-go puppy to an aged sage who would lay down her life (or even just lay down for a hot minute) for this helpless human. When David was sleeping, Bota would be curled up at the foot of his crib. When David was going for ...
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