How to Teach a Dog to Lie Down

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How to Teach a Dog to Lie Down

Are you having a difficult time teaching your dog to lie down? With some dogs, it’s more difficult than others, but it’s not impossible. The reason is likely that you are not properly communicating what you want. In some cases, however, timid dogs are less comfortable lying down. It’s up to you, as the trainer, to determine where your difficulties lie, pun intended. If your dog is not frightened or worried about life in general or something in t…