We had the same problem with Jezebel in her puppy class. The instructor had me sit on the ground with my legs out in front of me. The she had me lift one knee up slightly so that Jezebel could get up under it, but just barely so that she was in a "down" position. Then I just treated and praised her while I said the word down. Worked like a charm.
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