How to get a dog to lie down?
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To teach a dog to lie down, lure it with a treat from a sitting position down to the floor and mark the moment it lies down with a cue word and reward. Practice in short, positive sessions.
Use ‘down’ consistently and never force the dog. Build the behavior step by step with patience.