Forgot a trick???

[hviola]

My pup is about 11 weeks old. She learned sit, down, paw and come 3 weeks ago and has been doing them all beautifully since. Yesterday or today, she will not lie down. She will do all the other tricks though. I dont get it. Think she forgot or is just being stubborn? Should I not give her any treats until she does it?

[Lexi Rae]

11 weeks???? omg!!!!! be happy about that.. what a smart cookie.
give her some time, shes a baby!!!! give her that treat!!!

[Karrie]

Good job for 11 weeks! What great success!! Congratulations!

Puppy class taught me to train Bailey as follows: When the puppy performs the command successfully - mark it with a "yes" and then follow with a treat. When she does not perform the command - mark it with a "wrong" and then turn away. Wait a few seconds, get the puppy's attention and give the same command again. If the same command fails three times - then you will need to help her along.

The trainer was adament that we never continoulsy say the same command (like "sit....sit....sit...sit, Bailey...sit) or the puppy will learn not to perform until told more than once.

Good luck!!

[grandmatoall]

Originally Posted by Karrie

Good job for 11 weeks! What great success!! Congratulations!

Puppy class taught me to train Bailey as follows: When the puppy performs the command successfully - mark it with a "yes" and then follow with a treat. When she does not perform the command - mark it with a "wrong" and then turn away. Wait a few seconds, get the puppy's attention and give the same command again. If the same command fails three times - then you will need to help her along.

The trainer was adament that we never continoulsy say the same command (like "sit....sit....sit...sit, Bailey...sit) or the puppy will learn not to perform until told more than once.

Good luck!!

Great information. It will help a lot of us in training our babies.
i think that puppy is doing wonderful for her age.