Shelby's mom
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It did take some time. We started with baby steps. Lay down...get a treat for a few days, then lay down and stay for a minute...treat etc. Gradually extending the length of time If she got up we would put her back in a down stay and she did not get a treat until I told her she was “free”. we also used the key word “carrot” so she would associate “carrot” with the down stay. Now all I have to say is “you are not going to get a carrot” or “do you want a carrot” and she will calm down and out herself in a down stay. It did take a lot of patience but it was worth it.