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It's easiest to start with your dog in a sit. Hold a treat in front of his nose to get his attention. When he is interested enough to follow the treat with his nose, slowly lower your hand straight down in front of his paws. When your hand reaches the ground, slowly move it forward (in the direction you want his paws to move so he can lie down fully). Simple, but what do you do if it doesn't work with your dog? Try this alternate technique. Sit on the ground with your knees raised and your feet on the ground in front of you. Reach under your knees with the treat and get your dog's attention. Draw the treat back under your knees and let him follow it. In order to get under your knee, he'll have to lie down. That's when you give the treat and praise. Let him nibble on the treat while he is lying down. Gently scratch his back at the shoulders. With your hand in this position you can easily catch him if he tries to stand or sit up. It's not much use to have a dog who lies down and then immediately pops back up again. You want him to lie down and stay down until released, right? To teach him to stay lying, hold him gently in position while he nibbles and you praise, for a couple of seconds. Then give a release command like "that'll do." This command gives him permission to get up and do whatever he likes. Don't use a common word like "okay" because you'll say it in ordinary conversation often and this will confuse your dog. Once you give the release, stop giving the treat and praise, and let him get up. Give reinforcement (treats and praise) ONLY while he is in the down position. If you give the treat after he gets up, you are reinforcing getting up. You want to reinforce lying down, so give the treat while he is lying down. Gradually build up the amount of time you have him stay down until he can do it for 30 seconds. This will probably take several days. When he can, go back to short stays and cautiously take a step away, and then right back again. Slowly build up how far you can get away from him while he lies down. Eventually you'll be able to ask him to lie down where ever he is relative to you and to stay down as needed.
Another contributor said: make sure your dog is comfy, and a little hungry. be prepared with treats [sausage or cheese are great, but any will do] using a treat, get your dog into a sit position. wrap your hand around the treat, then put your hand between the dogs front feet. slowly drag it towards you, and the dogs nose should follow. as soon as your dog lies down, say LIE DOWN! and give him the treat and praise. practice this about 10-15 times, then you can try it withought the treat. if your dog makes a mistake, say 'uh-oh!' and turn your back on him. First, teach your dog to lay down by holding a treat in your hand. have your dog sit, then lower the treat to the floor and then after a few times he will lay down. soon, after a lot of practice, he can lay down with a motion of your hand going down.
Another contributor with another answer: You tell the dog "Lie down (insert dog's name here)" in a firm and unwavering voice. When the dog lies down, you reward him/her with a doggy-treat. If the dog does not seem to know what you are talking about, keep telling him to lie down until he gets it. Then reward him. If the dog still does not get it, then take both hands and shove him down into a lying position. Reward him. Keep doing the above three steps as long as necessary. Do not stop, ever! Sooner or later, that dog is going to lie down when you tell him/her to do so. Don't forget to reward him/her for the effort. Do not ask the dog to do his "Lay down" trick without his/her reward.
What else can I help you with?
how do you get a dog to lay?
You will have to have treats with you. The dog will see it so direct the treat to the floor and it will lay. After a while you will need to say lay or down while the dog is going down.
Do dogs lay down or lie down?
They LIE down (to lie, lay, lain). LAY the table, please! (to lay, laid, laid).
How to say lay down in dog talk?
To some just say lay down and tap the floor or rub your hand on the floor.
What does lay the dogs to you mean?
When people say " I have to or I layed my dog down" they are saying that they had to or have to kill there dog.
Why does a dog claw a spot where it is going to lay down?
So it can get comfortable.
What is the first trick a dog should learn?
learn how to sit or lay down
When a dog gets a injury what should be the first thing to do?
You should treat it, or lay it down. Call the vet, but after you move the dog laying down or it will get worser.
Why does a dog lay down when other dogs approach?
Dogs may lay down when other dogs approach as a way to show submission, avoid conflict, or signal that they are not a threat.
Why does a dog lay down when another dog approaches?
Dogs may lay down when another dog approaches as a way to show submission, respect, or to avoid conflict. It is a common behavior in the canine world to communicate non-aggressive intentions and to maintain social harmony within the pack.
What does Lay with dogs who have fleas you get them mean?
It basically means: if you hang with the wrong crowd, when they go down, you're going down with 'em.
Why does my dog lay down when he sees me?
Dogs often lay down when they see their owners as a sign of submission, respect, and comfort. It can also be a way for them to show that they trust and feel safe around you.
Do you tell a dog to lay down or to lie down?
Yes dogs do lay down but you have to teach them to. It is a long process but if you work at it you can acomplich a smart dog. First you say sit. Do not scream but say in a stern voice. Then push them down to the ground until in a laying position. Try not to hurt them but do conrtol them. Please do not kick or hit your or someone else's dog. It can really hurt the dog. You reapeat this process about six or seven times a day until they do it on their own. Also when they lay down by themselves give them a treat or pet them. If you want to you can also give them a treat or pet them when you push them down and they stay down. Good luck on training your dog!
