Teach a Puppy to Lie Down | Teacher's Pet With Victoria Stilwell

[@king_gansgterblom8652]

*Great **dogy.training** lots of helpful instructions and ideas without being dictatorial. I like this writer's style a lot and we have found it more helpful than several of the other books that we got to help train our new puppy because of the detail he goes into.*

[@MarMarBinks007]

I just did this with my 9 week old German Shepherd and he picked it up within 5 minuets. I also already taught him to not bite my hand with treats in it by having a hand full of treats saying "off" while he pawed and bite my hand and as soon as he would back off I gave him a treat. There's videos on that as well. So you definitely want to teach him that before attempting any other training using treats. It worked for me and I'm a new puppy owner :)

[@rosa273]

i swear they learn so quick. mine learned how to sit the day I got him

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

Clicker training works great too u should find! My golden retriever also 9 weeks is learning commands really fast literally having him do sit paw and lie down its crazy they learn so fast! ❤

[@vanshikadevuni7023]

my pup: *bites hand until i give him the treat*

[@EmmanuellePearl]

Vanshika Devuni same ehe

[@rinorloli2477]

u teached him that , don't reward him when he bites

[@chickenvlogevlogs2720]

Same

[@caitlynmarie261]

SAME!!!

[@아미아-o5z]

Mine thinks my fingers are treats

[@OllyOutdoors10]

my jack Russel learnt this in 5 mins. so guys this is a great way of teaching lie down to jack Russels. At first she didn't to it for 2 mins but be patient and eventually they will do it for you very well

[@sparklzsparklz3367]

Thanks

[@Sunshine_7x]

My Jack bites my hand until he gets the treat😂😂

[@m.s7425]

Mine learned and decided it's not worth the treat. She won't do it. Jack Russels are smart. This was the only method that worked.

[@Coombsly]

Lucky, my hand is soaking wet! She just won’t lie down! She’s a smart cookie! Knows sit, stay and touch the opened hand.

[@duckmcfuddle7537]

I taught my dog shake a paw before this and now he just claws at my hand when I have a treat

[@tishacarver7793]

Same!

[@anjummemon8057]

Sameee

[@robbybelmarez936]

Sammee

[@santoshmantri1751]

Duck McFuddle same

[@ANNAiSLOV3]

So glad I read this before I teach my puppy shake lol

[@wigsfordogs]

I saw this on It’s Me or the Dog and it worked beautifully with my 11 month old red border heeler rescue. He’s now two years old and wonderfully responsive, despite his anxiety and clearly traumatic history. I credit it entirely to the months I spent obsessively watching Victoria’s content after adopting him, looking for insight into his behavior and training techniques. No other source was as directly helpful in bringing out the very good and beautiful boy inside the scrappy, bristly (literally, his coat was rough and strange at first) little mutt I first met. He’s so good, in fact, we felt confident in rescuing a 2 month old puppy from the same shelter this year. I searched this up directly to help my sister train our puppy’s littermate, but we haven’t needed it, because our dog is such a good role model that the puppy picks things up from mirroring him. ❤ Thank you for sharing your work so freely, it’s absolutely life changing.

[@CircumstancesNeverMatter]

Man I went through an entire bag of treats tryna get my puppy to understand what the hell was going on 😂

[@pac401]

How did they taste?

[@fly89]

pac401 😂😂😋😂😂

[@strictlycam]

Me too 😂😂

[@summerhew7038]

Bee Bee I use cheese cause my dog loves it

[@jimg6852]

lol'd hard at this

[@eHowPets]

That's amazing to hear. Thank you for taking the time to tell us!

[@harleyborgais]

This lesson is more valuable than most people know. Thousands of years ago our ancestors realized how to control each other using the expectation of harm, controlling with fear. Now we have learned how to encourage good behaviors in a mutually beneficial way, for our pets, our children, our employees, and in every general sense where governing is needed. Using positive reinforcement instead of negative punishment is the evolved method of governing. Thank You Victoria Stilwell.

[@Moosepuppy1]

My husband and I adopted this dog from a shelter in Georgia about a week after this and the other two videos were shot. Victoria called him Dylan, but we call him Buddy. We believe that he is part shepherd/lab with a little chow. He's a really smart and good dog!

[@lbmill77077]

You Rock Victoria! You have been such an influence when we were training our Charlie as a puppy. We still use what we learned every day. Thank you!

[@Cathee.M.]

My 7 year old dog had never been taught to lie down, and after watching the video and listening to Victoria I tried and he learned to do it perfectly within like half an hour! My mind is blown 🤯 Adult dogs can learn new things just as readily as puppies ❤️🐶 I'm so proud of him!

[@foreverlucky75]

Your method really works for my dog. Didn't know my dog was so smart! She got it within 3, 4 tries!! Previously I was training her to do "sit" without knowing an effective method and I took 1 week!!!

[@6751mmk]

These are the best videos ever! Ms. Stillwell really gives step by step instructions to help us better understand our pup. I am glad that I have ordered her book.

[@RoseMaurer]

I am delighted to have found this really useful series on my newsfeed - thank you!

[@kroxxy123]

that puppy is so adorable. and such a good doggy.

[@jessicajaykay]

I finished watching this video and trained my pet in about 10 min. thank you!

[@GhostAdventures420]

I have a 9 month old chihuahua and I tried this with her...I'm so impressed she learned it within 5 minutes! Amazing!

[@raccoon0413]

I love her training method. Very smooth and reasonable.

[@TeamEmu-55]

Many thanks for this information, I am getting on to this right away, so helpful, keep up the great work.

[@nothing1222]

Me: sit.. Puppy: **stares at me** Me: sIt nOw My puppy: **just walks away like nothing is happening**

[@m.s7425]

😄 Thanks.

[@kathleenisaac3531]

Did it this way and my dog learned it in 15 minutes with just the word and hand gesture now.awesome video! Really works

[@LoveTheRoar]

i love victoria! i am using this method to train my sisters dog! she does anything for food! Victoria is my living insparation!

[@rachaelharvey7561]

Tried this out on my 4 month old boxer, was very sceptical but it seems to be working. She will do anything for a piece of cheese or some sprats.

[@jonasmonteirofernandes5952]

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[@melindaosborne8698]

My pitbull scratched my hand until it hurt enough for me to lift my hand up ☹

[@nayonikamohanty6059]

Melinda Osborne even my pug does that

[@annabelm6279]

Thanks - again this worked - sit and down now gets 'practised' everyday. Started first in a quiet place and now can take my pup for a walk and he can follow these commands when there is a bit more going on around him.

[@ForJoha]

I had tried various other methods, but my pup seemed Down resistant. It took virtually five minutes with this method for my puppy to understand what I wanted from him. And he does it brilliant,y now! Thank you so much!

[@ctoddboone]

My lab puppy, Rocky, learned sit and down from these videos. Thank you so much!

[@DominoTheLhaffon]

Dear eHow Pets, I love all of your Teacher's Pet segments! They are so helpful. Please do a Teacher's Pet segment on how to socialize your puppy with other dogs/people. Thanks!

[@lizyang3856]

I really like the way you teach pup!!

[@MSPElysiaxx]

When I put my hand on the ground like you did my puppy tries to get the treat by scratching my hand. Any tips?

[@lucy.f3r616]

+MSPElysiaxx hold it between your finger tips so they can lick it, if you make sure you don't let go they eventually lie down

[@LupineGamer]

Wear a glove.....

[@STasugx]

When I get my dog, I'm coming to your videos! Can't wait.

[@BoxExorcism]

very good help in such short time, thanks

[@Nathans_house]

I tried this on my 6 month cocker Spaniel and it really worked thank you so much

[@barbaravoros9110]

wow i taught my 6 months old yorkie to lie down with this method in 10 min :)) Only thing, that he did not want to do it on the floor, not even when i was sitting next to him, but when i sat on the couch and he was next to me it worked as a miracle :)

[@lottiedenton387]

Amazing, my year old staff got it in about 10 mins, new to us and not well trained, can't wait to start more!!!

[@earthlingz2169]

Your method of training is very efficient for me and my doberman pup Enzo he has caught on FAST with a week he sits and does a few other tricks on command THANK YOU

[@samanthaedwards5036]

This totally worked!!! My dog will actually lie down without me having to give her treats everytime I do it. Thanks Victoria Stilwell!!!

[@theguineapigattack]

Victora Stilwell is AWESOME!!!

[@eHowPets]

Congrats!! Let us know how the training goes

[@eHowPets]

What does he do when you attempt the training?

[@meganmeyer900]

thank you it really does work and dylan is soo adorable

[@briannabooboo3299]

I have a jack russel mix with a chihuah...and before i watched your vids he would never lie down or sit ...but now hes doing all these stuff :D thanks!

[@sileong6164]

OMG this was so helpful! Thank you!

[@ROCKSTAR5509]

aww it was so cute when it was scratching itself

[@carmenroblesmartinez3090]

Incredible!!! My corgi is just made for this type of excercises! Thank you so much! Your videos are great!!!

[@2000jawsfan]

My puppy immediatley Learned! Thanks, eHow and Victoria!

[@mgete]

Love Victorias positiv brand, and her podcast is so much fun!

[@TheVendarkz]

love your metods my beagle learns so fast with this methods ..... subscribed

[@Dinner_Roll]

I have two dogs, both of which are already trained to lie down. I'm just watching this because Dylan is adorable.

[@aoifecampbell9924]

I've been using your methods to train my 12 week old Bison, i started at 9 weeks and she's doing really well

[@grimm-oire]

I have a puppy ((Which my dog had and my parents are letting me keep)) and I am going to train him like this! I mean I already knew how to train dogs to sit and lay down because it is fairly easy. He's a Chihuahua by the way, I named him Tywin (Tye-Win)! ;w; Thanks for these videos!

[@michiahposey8979]

My year old Mini Heeler learned how to do this in about 10-15 min thanks to this video!

[@Derrymaine148]

i got a deaf dog and tought him to sit,lay down and stay using this method, just with the gestures, and he nailed it

[@meganlovebites]

THAT IS THE CUTEST DOG I'VE EVER SEEN. I WANT IT.

[@natesdevices]

i never even noticed when she would put each new treat in her hand. this woman is a sorcerer.

[@ilovemj81]

Wow shes very talented !

[@JaidaJustice3456]

I taught my 6 week old puppy to sit ! (I Know he's young but I got it from a family member ) & we had him @ 4 weeks !

[@eHowPets]

Thanks for the suggestion! For the "people" part of your question, have you seen our videos called "Familiarizing a Puppy to Human Hands" and "Familiarizing Your Puppy to Touch"? Those will help if you have multiple people helping you with the training. The more humans and hands they are acquainted with at an early age, the more trusting they'll be as they grow older.

[@kristenh7195]

Taught my german shepherd puppy to do this and within 5 minutes hes a pro even without a treat, he does it now

[@d0llface503]

Amazing my dog learned how to sit and stay and she is so stubborn! Thanks

[@cutestyslumber]

Dylan too cute, adorable, and cuddly

[@winxclubfantotally]

My mom has been wanting a puppy, and I'm so excited! :D I'm going to be watching alot of these videos. :) I've tried a few of these lessons on a Neighbor's dog, Baily, and it worked! He picked it up in like 5 minutes!

[@shvivace115]

I watched 15 other vids and this one works

[@euses1]

so glad i found this! will these training work for older dogs, 4+ years?

[@louise9903]

love this video really worked on my puppy which I was very surprised at as my puppy doesn't like to do anything anyone saids so thank you for posting these videos

[@SH-bm8yp]

Dylan is so smart 💜

[@taragharavi4515]

sure you can, you can even start training them from 2 weeks old (if their eyes have opened up and they can support themselves walking and stuff) Starting to train early is very beneficial both to you and your dog.

[@bjcps]

This worked incredibly well for my Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

[@reynarox0506]

Amazing♥️ Thank you so much! My Chihuahua learnt so fast.

[@eHowPets]

Yes and yes! Try these and let us know how they work out for you: Loose Leash Walking Outside: youtube . com/watch?v=jJ-qvYh7TVU Puppy Mouthing: youtube . com/watch?v=DwHk3o3P5cw

[@kawaiianimez4552]

Thank you!

[@Wolfhugs]

I tought my dog to sit like that but now she site everytime she sees me with a treat.... its still adorable though!!

[@CrashN2Me1000]

Confession. I watch these videos quite often for someone who doesn't even have a new puppy! ♥

[@animecrazy102]

I love watching all of these dog training videos and I don't even have one. Maybe one day...

[@craftycraftings1037]

Brilliant effective video!! Thank you x

[@eHowPets]

fantastic!

[@SashaDarkCloud]

You can teach an older dog the basics. I didn't teach my dog to sit until it was about a year and they get it the same way. It takes takes a lot more patience and commitment.

[@jazzmoye3297]

I have a cockapoo she is so smart she learns commands within minutes a few times with treats and now i don't even need treats for her to do it.

[@fatimatorres4723]

Jazz Moye ok???

[@3012aneyra]

My two month puppy learned this very quick with this technique

[@ParthasarathyPerumal]

Victoria..You are doing a great job..Appreciate your support highly for your good classes..I have a question..I have two boxers who are near to 10 months old..I failed to give them any training during their pup stage..Can I still try your practices for them..Please suggest..Waiting for your reply..!!

[@MovieStarist1102]

wow. Thank you for pet-raise-tips

[@araix1]

Ok so I’ve been trying to get my dog to lay down for a week. This video got him there in under 15 mins. Just stick with the steps and wait for your good boi to lay down before giving him a treat. Thank you for this video!

[@pallavsharma4168]

Victoria u r the best 🙏 Love from INDIA 🇮🇳

[@rapidmist2414]

this video and the sit down video really help in about 2 days my puppy was sitting and laying down when i asked

[@vickydoolin7406]

such a good idea as my dog has bit me a few times whilst playing thankyou

[@rozalina20009]

i love dylan...he is soooooo cute...and Victoria is really good...

[@magx01]

He's so cuuuuuuttteeeeee

[@briannarice9777]

thank you

[@foobalee]

i am finally getting a dog, and this will be very helpful 8) thanks for uploading!

[@matthewcarrillo1026]

Thanks your the only person who thought me to teach my dog to lay when i say lay your a real dog trainner

[@hyunhopark7080]

what a cute chubby lil' pup :)

[@jasmynrivera692]

looks so easy 👏

[@gabbyjohnson6244]

THANKS SOOO MUCH

[@ashmonsterify]

Aw, what a precious little puppy, I just wanna kiss that face!

[@coley4evr]

She said in the sit video he was 10 weeks old =] I started my pup at 8 weeks though! They're so smart!

[@wendyspencer5783]

This worked! Amazing!

[@ximenakitten4532]

This really helped, ty.

[@Greeneyedbeachgirl]

This really helped my puppy laydown and he knows how to sit your are really good with dogs my dog treid digging at myt hand at first and I said no and then he layed down

[@eHowPets]

Puppies by nature are very mouthy. Victoria has a video in this series all about it called "Puppy Mouthing (Training Basics)" that should give you some good tips!

[@dorian51701]

Thank you very much i just got my dog 3 days ago, he is a german shephard/ Labrador mix.