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Originally Posted by Maximo  Try working on a couch with your pup's nose facing the edge of the couch. Bring the treat from the nose down below the edge of the couch. This will force her to get into the down position to reach the treat. This is the method that worked for my guys. |
This is how we teach down to Yorkies and other small pups. We place them on a counter and cue with 'Down' and let them watch the treat go below the edge, they go down and as soon as they do we praise with Good down and treat.