Teach Down from a Sit

Use this to teach the down when your dog is already comfortable sitting.

  1. 1Start on a soft surface with your dog sitting in front of you.
  2. 2Hold a treat at your dog's nose with your flat palm facing down.
  3. 3Slowly lower the treat straight down toward the ground in front of their feet.
  4. 4Mark and release the treat the moment your dog's elbows hit the ground.
  5. 5Feed a few rewards in the down position, then give your release cue.
  6. 6Repeat until your dog easily follows the lure into a down.

Mark the moment elbows touch the floor, then reward before the release cue.

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