Teaching your dog to lay down can be very similar to teaching them to sit. One way is to put them in a quiet boring room and wait for them to lay down and then reward them just like with teaching them to sit.
The other way is to lure them to lay down. Have the dog in a sitting or standing position and hold the treat in your hand beside their nose. When the dog’s elbows touch the floor, give them the treat. After a few times, just use your empty hand but hold it in the same position. And give them the treat after they lie down. Once they can follow your hand signals, say down before you move your hand.
Puppy training can be tedious but it is important to stay patient and understand that this is new to them. You wouldn’t get mad at a toddler for not knowing how to tie their shoes, therefore you shouldn’t get mad or frustrated at puppies while they are learning. These are three simple commands to teach your dog. Once you get these, you can start teaching them how to stay andhow to heel.
Just remember that trust, patience, and having something the dog values are important when training a puppy.
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