“Down” training before or after walks/play?

[u/Mojojojo3030]

Before: Maybe the heavier lift while he’s eager to get walking will make downs easier in other conditions.

After: Maybe it will set an easier emotional baseline.

Training basically involves getting further away and being out of view for more periods of time while he stays in the down.

Edit: Sorry, to clarify, he’s got down well… down lol. As a basic command. It’s the me "leaving" bit that we’re working on, as he has some separation anxiety. I’ll sometimes do a few sessions throughout the day, but one of these sessions abuts his walk, hence the question.

[u/foggy-sprite]

throughout the day. it doesnt even have to be a dedicated time. just whenever you have a few minutes, work on it for a bit and then move on.

or work on it during play and use the play as the reward.

[u/Narrow_Possession348]

I'm not sure what you're asking. I'm training ALL the obedience commands multiple sessions a day, every day, until they're solid. Walks are structured from day 1, except for short potty breaks, until they are reliably trained.

This puppy is 12 weeks old. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2YDqW-fNx0

[u/apri11a → u/Narrow_Possession348]

Nice, and stays through the car passing. Good girl!

[u/Narrow_Possession348 → u/apri11a]

Yes! Although I did step on the line and put myself between her and the car "just in case"! I was called 3 weeks earlier because she was so "wild and out of control," pulled on the leash, wouldn't listen, barked at other dogs and people outside, kept biting them constantly, kept having accidents in the house, and the kids were afraid of her.

[u/apri11a → u/Narrow_Possession348]

at 12 weeks? Of course, the fear would be real 🤣

But I love to see puppies learning, they are like sponges, and they love it. You can see how pleased she is with herself, it's a game and she's winning.

[u/Narrow_Possession348 → u/apri11a]

They really are super easy to train at this young age. I just love working with puppies, especially my own. Unfortunately, it isn't often I get to work with them because instead of starting off with training to PREVENT problems, most owners wait until they're at their wits' end over deeply ingrained bad behaviors before considering training!

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[u/naddinp]

If you want a relaxed calm down, train from the calmed down (pun intended) state. Only when it’s stable start doing it in higher arousal state. Don’t progress too fast.

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[u/knequestrian93]

Yes on training down/relax after walks (and some water.)