{"id":1759,"date":"2021-02-21T19:32:02","date_gmt":"2021-02-21T19:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mysleepingdog.com\/?p=1759"},"modified":"2021-02-23T05:17:32","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T05:17:32","slug":"how-to-teach-a-stubborn-dog-to-lay-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mysleepingdog.com\/how-to-teach-a-stubborn-dog-to-lay-down\/","title":{"rendered":"How to teach a stubborn dog to lay down&#8211;Video"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">How to teach a stubborn dog to lay down<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vkHs_rKdloc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A friend of mine has a German Shepherd which is quite a piece of work. While it started out as a meek and very obedient pet, it has since grown into a huge, bold, and very stubborn dog that was fast becoming a nightmare for almost everyone in his family. However, he got some nice advice that\u2019s proven really helpful and I thought it wise to share it here, just in case some else would find it helpful too; How to teach a stubborn dog to lay down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">So, if your dog has lately gotten stubborn and doesn\u2019t seem to listen to anything you say anymore, you don\u2019t have to sweat it\u2014there are a couple of things you can do to help. But first, prevention is better than cure so if yours is still obedient and stuff I have a word for you too. You see, a lot of many first-time dog owners pamper their dogs too much that they forget to instill some discipline into the dog. As the dog grows, it forgets how far is too far and the line between good manners and bad manner quickly rubs off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To keep your dog obedient, you have to keep rewarding good behavior and chastising bad behaviors. Same thing we do with our kids.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Dealing with a stubborn dog<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A stubborn dog can be a nightmare to your family, especially if it just won\u2019t take simple instructions. You see, a character is key in any relationship; be it with your dog, spouse, friends, or your child. If it\u2019s your pooch, you need to put a stop to some habits; for example, jumping on you, peeing on your bed, name it. No matter how difficult it might be, you have to take this matter into your hands and make them understand whose yard it is and who runs the place. It all starts with the \u2018down\u2019 command.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>How to teach the down command<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The goal here is that by the end of the lesson, your dog lies down on its tummy whenever you mention \u201cDown\u201d. Teaching this command has to be direct. You\u2019ll need to discover your dog\u2019s weak points and exploit them. Most dogs have a weak spot for food. You can look for food that drives him crazy or his favorite toy and use it to assert your control. For puppies, you can achieve results within 5 days while for older dogs it can be a bit difficult and can take up to 10 days or more to achieve consistent results\u2014remember that quote on teaching an old dog new tricks? It\u2019s true.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Procedure<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The most important tool you\u2019ll need is bait, or rather food in this case. Take his favorite food and break it into small pieces. You can also carry along his favorite toy. For this task, you will require a quiet room with minimal distractions. Ensure you set aside around 10 minutes every day until you see results. You can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Instruct your dog to lie down<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Then treat him to a small portion of the food<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lead him using your hand to lie flat on the ground<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Proceed further by lowering your hand and uttering the \u201cdown\u201d command<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If he complies, reward him with some more food<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gradually, you can begin using the word \u2018down\u2019 randomly when it doesn\u2019t expect you to and see if it recognizes the command.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Your dog is still growing so there is no need to worry if it gets stubborn at times. Most of us got a little stubborn with our parents as we grew up so it\u2019s pretty much the same concept. Often, the dog is not even being stubborn intentionally. Perhaps what you consider stubborn is your dog trying to catch your attention and bond with you in a way it knows best. It\u2019s really always never personal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">However, you run the yard, the dog doesn\u2019t, and what you consider bad manners has to be pruned. If you start by teaching him this simple command, eventually, he\u2019ll get used to it and will begin following orders. Remember, if a dog can know and remember its name, it will surely remember a simple command. Some dogs may in a day, others may in a month, just don\u2019t give up on it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also, if you want your dog lying on a nice dog bed whenever you utter the command, check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/mysleepingdog.com\/memory-foam-dog-bed\/\">awesome dog beds<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to teach a stubborn dog to lay down A friend of mine has a German Shepherd which is quite a piece of work. While it started out as a meek and very obedient pet, it has since grown into a huge, bold, and very stubborn dog that was fast becoming a nightmare for almost everyone in his family. 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