Lesson

Yellow Belt - 5 min
Down
A calmer body position for settling and self-control.
5 min
DOWN
Elbows down
Guided rep 1 / 5
Start from a sit on a rug or mat.
0/3
clean reps
1. Setup
2. Cue
3. Mark
4. Reward
Set the room up so down can win before you cue.
Why it matters
Down lowers arousal. For bouncy doodles, getting elbows on the ground often changes the whole nervous system.
Training steps
1
Start from a sit on a rug or mat.
2
Put a treat at the nose and lower it between the paws.
3
Slide the treat forward slowly until elbows drop.
4
Mark the moment elbows touch.
5
Add the word down after the motion is predictable.
Doodle pro tip
Some doodles dislike cold floors. Use a mat first, then generalize to other surfaces.
Success signs
✓ Down from sit
✓ Down from standing
✓ Holds down for ten seconds
Common mistake
Moving the lure too fast and turning it into crawling or pawing.
0/3 sessions
Complete one focused session.