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as the old saying goes, there's more than one way to skin a cat. What are some other methods to get a dog into the "down" position?
"Luring" doesn't seem to be helping Emmett understand when I want him to lay down. I've tried showing him the treat, he puts his nose to the floor without lying down. I've tried showing him the treat, taking it to the floor, then pulling it towards myself to guide him into the down. No dice!
The only other thing I know to do is to say "down." whenever I see him lie down on his own. Is there anything else?
... I don't want to squish him into a "down." it just seems mean...
"Luring" doesn't seem to be helping Emmett understand when I want him to lay down. I've tried showing him the treat, he puts his nose to the floor without lying down. I've tried showing him the treat, taking it to the floor, then pulling it towards myself to guide him into the down. No dice!
The only other thing I know to do is to say "down." whenever I see him lie down on his own. Is there anything else?
... I don't want to squish him into a "down." it just seems mean...