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Originally Posted by Rem&Silkmom what is the best way to teach a yorkie down? |
Enclose a very good treat in your hand and let your dog try to go after it.(don't let him have the treat yet). Next, get your dog in a sit position(don't let him have the treat yet). Say "Down" and slowly lower your hand with the treat downward to the floor. Your dog should follow it down. Give the puppy the treat once he/she is down.
Sometimes the puppy's butt will come up when you are trying to "down" him/her. You can do 2 thing. 1. put the puppy back in a sit position and start over. 2. Gently keep one hand on his butt when you "down" him/her until the puppy get it.