[corgimom]

I use freeze dried Lamb Liver for treats - I order it from the Drs. Foster and Smith Catalog. You can buy Beef freeze dried liver at some pet stores, but Cody has some allergies so I only use the Lamb. I was also able to find some Venison liver that they sold at his doggy day care that he occasional goes to. I cut these into very small pieces, as the trainer says he only needs a "taste"

He cannot tolerate those commercial treats sold like "Pupperoni" and all those "regulars" that you find in the stores - he gets major diarrhea from those, so I spend way more for ones that agree with him.

You could use your own real meat, the trainer last week had a Sirloin steak cut into small amounts. She also suggested a hotdog cut into very small bites, but I don't think Cody could tolerate a hotdog. Also, can bake your own beef liver sprinkled with a touch of garlic powder and cut into very small pieces; or even a few very small pieces of cheese. I have to remember to
cut his food consumption down at meal time after practicing commands and
him eating extra treats.

I honestly am having a hard time remembering how I got Cody to lay down, but try what I suggested. When you put your hand under his front legs once he is sitting, he may naturally stand up instead of go down - not sure. The trainer at my last class, did say to apply some pressue to the upper back area to help get them to go down, but Cody already knew this command once I started so I didn't have to do that.

Cody is 8 1/2 months now.

linda