February 22, 2013
Can you give me some tips on how to get my dog to lay down faster?
Full Question:
Hi,Can you give me some advice on how to get a faster 'down'? When I ask my dog to down, he is willing but always goes down really slowly. Do you have any tips to make it a bit snappier? He is a 16 month old Malinois with low/medium drive for the breed.
Thanks
Cindy's Answer:
It's all a matter of motivation. If you find what motivates your dog, then you can get speed because he knows the faster he does what you ask, the faster he gets his reward.
Even a lower drive dog can be motivated more by using rewards dynamically. The key to using food and toys to get the most out of your dog is covered in these 3 very detailed videos.
The Power of Training Dogs with Food
The Power of Playing Tug with your Dog
Advanced Concepts in Motivation
Cindy Rhodes
Even a lower drive dog can be motivated more by using rewards dynamically. The key to using food and toys to get the most out of your dog is covered in these 3 very detailed videos.
The Power of Training Dogs with Food
The Power of Playing Tug with your Dog
Advanced Concepts in Motivation
Cindy Rhodes
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