About Down Command Training

After your dog has learned the "sit" command, it's time to teach "down." Start in a familiar place, like your house or yard, where there aren't any tempting distractions. How to teach "down": The food lure method The easiest way to teach "down" is to use a tasty food treat or piece of kibble,...

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• Dog training: Down

  March 31st, 2011

  Teaching your dog the 'down' commandWith your puppydog sitting, say "Rover Down." Let it sniff another food treat, and then quickly lower the lure to the ground between the pup's forepaws. Most dogs assume a 'playbow' posture - forequarters lowered with sternum on the ground and hindquarters stuck...

• Control biting and jumping up

  March 31st, 2011

  Just like young children, puppies use their mouths to explore their world. Unlike young children, they also use their mouths to play, with you or with other pups. As you may already be aware, their teeth are like sharp little needles and a bite or nip from a pup can be pretty painful! This biting...

• The all-important recall command

  March 31st, 2011

  There is nothing more frustrating than trying to chase a dog that plays "keep away" when you are trying to get it to come. Here are a few tips on improving your dogs response to the come command (commonly...

• Dog obedience tip "Nothing In Life Is Free"

  June 2nd, 2009

  Do you have problems with your dog getting on the couch...then refusing to get off? Does he ignore you when you call him? Does he nose or paw at your hand for you to pet or play with him, or get defensive...

• "How do I get my dog to enjoy our training sessions?"

  Answered by Nicole Wilde

• "What can I use besides food as a training reward?"

  Answered by Sheila Segurson

• "Why does my dog seem to ignore commands?"

  Answered by Tamar Geller

• "What's clicker training?"

  Answered by Nicole Wilde

• Interview with dog trainer Marc Scher

  December 3rd, 2008

  Marc ScherTrainerSt. Louis, Missouri What's the best dog toy? Kong. What mistake do you see owners commonly make? Repeating cues and not establishing attention from the dog. Advice for new owners?...