Basic Dog Training Tips : How to Train a Dog to Lie Down

[Purrpussful]

When you can't see what's happening, as in the last command, it's not terribly helpful; also, I have a small dog with short legs, and my problem isn't his back end coming up, but his front end NOT going down!

[xxdethskullzxx]

they use already trainned dogs because it would take probably hours to teach a dog this trick he is just showing you how to do it he dont say how long it takes it might take some dogs days to do this he is just showing something to try/do you dont have to do it, so dont post bad/negative comments anyone can find stuff better to do then post negative comments unless your a troll o.O lol and keep pressing 5 lol

[JUSTxJKxING]

keep pressing the 4 key

[aisydaresyou]

it didnt work and u need to use a dog that already ddint know the trick

[jblackmel]

Why can't these idiots understand that NONE of these videos are of help if they are showing us the "technique" with a dog that already know the command. We are average people with new dogs, or, have had dogs and have been unsuccessful and, therefore watch these videos to learn something. But you aren't teaching us anything with an already cooperative dog!!!

[TheGelera17]

GOOD BOY!!!!!!!

[TheGelera17]

GOOD BOY!!

[elidio54]

"goood boyyy" omg he looks like an idiot while teaching his dog a command he already knows

[Random0832]

@elidio54 obviously hes rewarding a dog for doing what he was told,he was teaching him anything just rewarding.

[lord1087]

Verrrrrryyyyyy good boy... well at least its better from the " YEAAAHhhhhhhsssss" from that girl in austin...

[ryanwafz]

my german sheppered is so hyperactive..i cant train that well bcos he distracted the invironment..he always waiting a treat but he didn't follow the command u teach..pls help me for this..

[MuscleCar3]

@ryanwafz I have a Belgian Malinois, which is a distant cousing of the German Shepherd, and my pup was the same way when I was beginning training him. What I do before I do a training session is take the pup out to run around and play with him to wear down the excess energy he has. Don't play with him to the point to where he is exhausted because then he will not want to do the training. When you see him slowing down, pet him for a couple minutes then try training him.

[MuscleCar3]

@ryanwafz Also, make sure that you focus on one command as you are training. When he picks up that one command fairly well, transition to another; preferably one that can also build upon the previous command such as sit to lay down or stay to come. I am not a professional trainer, just my .02 cents for how I trained my old collie shepherd mix and now my new malinois.

[koolxboxkid]

Lmao @ LilMissAmyob

[LilMissAmyob]

it would be more helpful if you used a dog that didn't already know the trick

[MusicRokagal1011]

it doesn't work for my dog.. :( when i do the L shape she just watches the treat and doesn't walk to it or go down. please help- reply by sending me a message

[michellemcbx]

Mines just gave me her paw. Its a lost cause

[FMcD]

@IMOZZA I have a german shepherd and shes not exactly the easiest to train, people think they are because they're intelligent, but if a puppy is untrained, shes gunna be alot more hyperactive than other dogs and destracted alot more

[blueberry3569]

thank u i no how to make my dog sit

[threebuttocks]

What if my dog has already bitten off my fingers and I can't make an L?

[eim832]

What if I am making the L and he won't go down i'm doing it the right way

[mastud]

I cant see this working with my dog but i'll certainly give it a go.

[aaurantia]

Daxter:

Don't use positive reinforcement training techniques.

If you would like to teach your dog how to _ignore_ food and pay attention to _you_ without the use of ANY corrections, luring, or e-collars, I urge you to Google "Chris Bach's THE THIRD WAY"

It is a revolution in Dog Training.

Hopefully, for the sake of our dogs, everyone will be using The Third Way soon! :)

[rrajdowiec]

[...] he will take doubled from RIGHT ;)

Sorry my mistake. Forgive me my english. I don't use it too much.

TIP: Learning your dog to eat from left hand with a verbal command should avoid poisoning your dog. Most people is right-handed ;)

[rrajdowiec]

In flow of time give him less treat, but remember to always give him a price. Even if it's only verbal price.

An advice for you: give your dog a reward only with your left hand, with verbal word (ex. "eat"), right hand is

forbidden. Don't give him a treat saying "don't" , "no", etc., when he won't take a treat from right hand, give him from left hand (with verbal command) twice of a treat. The dog will think that when he won't take a treat from his left side, he will take doubled from left ;)

[rrajdowiec]

Yes. Make your dog lie down showing a treat, when the dog is lying give him a treat and at the same time say "good dog, good boy, etc.", you should stroke your dogs head after you give a treat. Next command your dog to lie down with showing a treat, but don't give him a treat, just say "good boy" and stroke. The rule is simple: 1/3 "good boy", stroke, treat; 2/3 "good boy", stroke. Then 1/4 "good boy", stroke, treat; 3/4 without treat.

[daxter470]

I can get my dog to lie down with the treat but not without it. any advice?