having trouble with 'down' command ... all help appreciated

Hi all

As part of puppy training I have to get Zac to lie down. He does it beautifully on the nice warm carpet, not so keen on cold kitchen tiles or wooden flooring or outside on the grass (which is where we do puppy class) LOL.

Is it just a case of perserverence or anyone got any tips? I train with treats but I think he just doesn't want to do it as its cold and we all know how stubborn staffs can be

As I'm typing this he has run into the kitchen with a Santa hat ... Which isn't his lol ... Off to rescue it!!

Just be consistant with your training. Moo hates to lay on the wet grass but I still get her to do when I'm training her, she will lay and wait when I throw a toy and when I give the command go fetch.

Indoors I have underfloor heating so she is happy to lay anywhere.

If you have the command already just be persistant with it

Thanks Janey .... He may do it at training if he sees the others doing it lol x ill keep on with it and hopefully he will do it soon

He'll get it, I haven't ever treat trained so can't really help but say be patient and consistant Xx

Violet will only lie down outside on the cold ground if there's a treat involved. If there's no treat, the best we can hope for is front elbows down, and bum in the air

Thanks all x think Zac is being stubborn but .... I will not be defeated mwahahaha *evil grin* lol x x

Doing well with 'down' at home now. He will do it on carpet, wooden floor and tiles. Just need to get him to do it on grass

Great news, you'll get there Xx

beforelong he will be doing it og grass and rolling in allsorts then you wish
he wouldnt lol rubys fave is cow muck or fox poo

Cheers Janey

Lol Minty I don't fancy the fox poo ... That stinks bad ha ha x