Dog Obedience Commands

The Down Command

Down is one of the more difficult dog obedience commands for your small dog since you’re asking him to get in a pretty vulnerable position.

Teach the Down Command:

1. From the stand or sit position (try which works best for you), hold a treat down between your dog’s toes so he’ll have to lie down to get the treat.

2. When he’s in the down position say “Good down” and reward him with the treat.

3. If your dog just doesn’t respond to this, use the leash to help gently guide his body to a down position. NEVER push a small dog into a down position.

4. BE PATIENT AND CONSISTENT WITH YOUR SMALL DOG TRAINING.

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