Do you have an tips on quicker sits and downs?

Full Question:

Good afternoon Cindy,

Looking for any tips on quicker sits and downs. I have a shepherd and he was doing great but has come to be more sluggish and don't know why. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Ted

Cindy's Answer:

Slow response is almost always a lack of motivation. Typically the dog lacks motivation for the rewards or you are not rewarding often enough or dynamically enough. The other reason could be a physical problem, sore joints or some other health issue.

Ed's DVD Advanced Concepts in Motivation will also provide helpful information.

Cindy Rhodes

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