Once your
dog masters the ‘sit’ command, down and stay are two other orders
your canine companion needs to learn. The beauty of these other
commands is that you can make the training transition from the
sit order to down.
Training Your Dog the “Down” Command
Once your dog masters the ‘sit command, the next order of directives
is the ‘down’ command. When you do is in the sit position, move
a treat near its nose while moving the doggie treat downward.
Your dog’s nose will follow the treat innately. Position your
hand forward in front of your canine’s face – while he begins
to lower himself, convey the ‘down’ command in a normal volume
in a firm tone.
Reposition your hand down farther and forward
until the canine is in a complete lying down fixed stance. As
soon as your dog assumes the lying down position, praise him
with the words "Good, down!" in a pleasant voice.
Then reward him with the treat. Another important command to
teach your canine is the ‘stay’ command. This order will aid
in controlling your dog.
Dog Training Tip: To make your dog aware of
your control, use a short leash during the initial training
process. It will help you teach your dog the stay command. While
your canine is in the "sit" position, announce the
"stay” command. Whilst maintaining eye contact, reinforce
the “stay” directive, your palm should face the dog. Next, take
a diminutive away from your dog.
Allow a brief pause to transpire before rewarding
your dog with praise as well a doggie treat for remaining in
the stay position. To avoid confusing your dog, don’t be too
adoring in your praise; otherwise, he or she may break the stay
stance to come toward you.
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