Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? This guide shows you a simple and easy way to teach your four-legged friend to lie down on the ground without having to pull all your hair out of frustration.
Steps
Method 1 of 1: Lie on the ground
Step 1. Grab a dog treat and stand in front of your dog
Make your dog actually attracted to the cookie by waving it in front of his face.
Step 2. Place your dog in a sitting position and hold the cookie right in front of his nose, then slowly move your hand towards the floor
Step 3. The dog's head will follow the biscuit all the way to the floor
Step 4. Pull the cookie (still on the floor) towards the dog's chest and the dog should lie down to be able to pick it up
Do not move the cookie towards you, as this will encourage the dog to stand up and walk towards the cookie. If the dog stands up, repeat the exercise, but this time moving the biscuit much slower towards the dog.
Step 5. Give your dog the treat, but only AFTER he lies down on the ground
If your adorable little dog isn't doing the exercise, don't give him the treat. Rather, try again. Reward small attitudes that lead to the desired exercise, such as if the dog lies down partially but not completely early on, or it could lead to both of them being frustrated.
Step 6. Maintain each session no longer than 5-10 minutes, but on a regular basis throughout the day
Step 7. You should add a verbal command when the dog is performing the desired action so that the sound of the word is associated with the command, as saying the word Down when the dog is not down will not teach the dog to associate that particular word with a specific action
Advice
- It is a good idea to try these exercises before feeding your dog, or he may already be full and not find these exercises interesting.
- Try having your dog sit up and then tell him down.
- Remember that your dog will already need to know the basic commands such as sit and stay before being able to perform this exercise. Good luck to all dog lovers!
- Slowly move the biscuit down towards the floor, and the dog should follow him with his nose without getting up, he will slowly lower himself towards the floor until he is in a lying position. Repeat the exercise until the dog lies down on the ground without the biscuit.
