Puppycom Agility & Obedience Training
     

Heel -  Sit  -  Down  -  Stand -  Sit Stay, Stand Stay, Down Stay - Recall - Finish

DOWN

A)    OBJECTIVE

The dog is to go into down position promptly in a smart and alert manner on command, with its right shoulder close and parallel to the handler’s left knee or hip.

B)    COMMAND : DOWN

C)    EXERCISE

This exercise is taught with the dog in the SIT position.

 Method A:

On the order, DOWN YOUR DOG, the handler indicates where the drop position is by patting the ground in front of the dog. The command DOWN is given simultaneously.

A small tidbit in the hand is recommended as a reward for the dog on completion of the exercise.

Method B:

Show the dog the inducement, food or toy, say DOWN and bring the incentive down and forward at an angle, like a rounded L. His nose will follow. Assist him by applying gentle pressure as your right hand releases the inducement. Verbally praise.

Method C:

The handler gives the command DOWN in a sharp authoritative voice, at the time bending or crouching down beside the dog, exchanging the lead from the right hand to the left hand but still holding it close to the slip chain dog’s shoulders. The right hand moves behind the front legs lifting them forward and upwards in a sweeping motion, at downwards on the shoulders. Praise the dog.

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