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Chip and I had our first session of Obedience and it went well. He does best at "watch" I am having a little problem with down though as he knows down for putting his front feet on the end table, jumping on people, etc. When we tried it in class, he looked at me so confused so I told the instructor and she helped us. I am now telling him to lie down. (Is this ok) My question is - With Chip's short little legs, all he has to do is lower his nose from the sit position to reach the treat. I have tried stretching it out but that is not working well either. Also putting pressure on his shoulders. He just doesn't know what I want him to do! Any ideas? I crouch down on the floor with him and that seems to help some. I give lots of praise and kisses for Chip when he does it. By the way, I am the only one in class that bestows kisses for praise. I love my Chip.
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