LOL, right?
Proper Down?
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Rits
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But then that's what I find so fun about dog training. The technicalities! Teaching and communicating with your dog how to move this body part here when you do this and that body part there when you say this. Being able to communicate with another species in a different, honestly non verbal, language is fascinating when you think about it.
I made this video today so you know what I'm referring to. Granted, I don't think there are 3 in a row in Open, but here's what happens currently. With 3 change of positions in a row, she's very clearly 6 feet away from where she started. I'm afraid I started laughing - because maybe I think it's a little endearing, and also I know I'm not going to correct it (because this video is to explain what I'm talking about, so I just let it all go), so if I'm not getting serious on her I just have to laugh at her antics. Use the slow-mo on the YouTube wheel an you can see every change has some substantial forward movement.I don;t see her moving from her sit? Her butt stays in place? I like the "slap" down. And if you are doing Open, where they mix up the signal exercises, I don't see an issue with her down from a sit? It's the down from a stand that I remember wanting the fold back down.
If done correctly her butt would still be at that bush. So, yes, I've started working on it. Up close, no reason to creep, but the further away I get the more "giant" the steps become. Anyone here old enough to remember "Mother May I" game? LOL. We can do a folding down when I'm right there. So far, so good, but no promises for the future. 
Kswoodssue
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omg she loves you so much! Happy hops!
Rits
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That's such a doberman thing... and that right foot that hangs in the air. I've given up on that.
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