Training Your Dog To Lay Down On Command
Lee Dobbins
Training your dog to obey commands is an important part of pet
ownership. When your dog is properly trained, it is much easier
for you to communicate with him. Thus, this enhances your
relationship. In addition to making him mind you, it may even
help save your pet from harm or danger.
Dogs want your praise, so using positive reinforcement when
training your dog or puppy is the best approach. Hitting or
yelling rarely works, and besides who wants to hit or yell at
their dog anyway?
The “down” or “lay down” command is one of the basic commands and
should be one of the first things you teach your dog once he
learns to sit on command. It is not hard to train a dog to obey
commands and once you have done one command, it gets even easier
as the process is basically the same for each. Here’s some steps
you can use to teach your dog to lay down on command:
1. Get the dog to sit (you should have already trained him in
this command)
2. Firmly give the “down” command while gently forcing his legs
out in front (this will cause him to lay down).
3. Give your dog praise. Show him you are really happy with your
voice and body language.
4. At first the dog will get right back up, but as time goes on
you can lengthen the time the dog stays in the down position by
waiting to give him praise.
5. Repeat three to five times at each session. Repetition is
important but you don’t want to do too much at one time. If you
really want to drill it in, you can have several sessions spaced
out throughout the day.
There’s more rewards than meets the eye with training your dog.
For one the dog gets used to listening to his name. He also will
get used to doing things on your command. All in all, training
strengthens your positions – you as leader and helps the dog feel
secure. Spend a couple of minutes each day training your dog.
This will help cement your friendship.
Lee Dobbins is a pet owner and writer for train the dog.com where
you can learn more about training your dog and which breeds are
easier to train.
http://www.train-the-dog.com/
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