|
Weird Problem... down vs sit So I've got a rather odd problem. Usually people have a problem teaching down, but I'm having trouble with the sit. Every time I say sit, he downs. when I move back to the step before that, targeting him with my empty hand, he does it. I'm not sure how to prevent him from downing. Any tips. I've just finished reading about teaching a sit from a down, so I'm gonna try that. Also another question, I've finally found/mastered the art of kong packing. I plug it with a little cream cheese and he goes nutts for about 30 min +. so how much cream cheese could a 3lb dog have in the run of a day? I'm guess no more than 1 or 2 kong "plugs" worth, like half a tsp. Thanks in advanced |
I had a pom who figured out that he was going to get the treat after he sat and then laid down. So pretty soon she just started laying down and wouldn't sit. |
As you said, I would just re-teach Sit. Once he's sitting reliably with your hand as a target, move back to the original command. If he Downs, wait five seconds with no reaction, and don't treat him. Hand target him 3-5 times. Try the Sit command again. He should eventually be able to work it out again. Then try teaching Sit/Down together, so he understands the difference. Your cream cheese limit sounds right to me, but you may want to ask in the Health forum. |
Are you squatting or kneeling on the floor when you are training? I've found that if you stand up but bend down a bit and ask for a sit, they won't go into a down bc they would be farther away from the treat, if that makes sense. For example, if I'm in the standing but bent over position, Uni will very rarely go into a down. |
Quote:
|
Perhaps try with a higher value treat then? Since he's doing down so well, use a low value treat or kibble to name "down" so he knows what it is called. Just get that one out of the way since he's doing it so well. Then work on sit. There is no correct order in teaching tricks, just whatever works for you. :) |
this is what you do And it's going to be more about training you than training the dog Best if you are not sitting on the floor with this because if the treat you are using is more up in the air they are less likely to lie down when you give the command Also AS you give the command ... Hold e treat in your fingers and Turn your hand UP with your wrist This way the dog will need to keep his head up to get the treat Keep practicing that move And you get the trick sooner or later. :p |
| All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:38 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright ©2003 - 2018 YorkieTalk.com
Privacy Policy - Terms of Use