Obediencebeginner
How to Teach a Shih Tzu to Lie Down
Training a Shih Tzu to master "The down cue as a building block for settle and impulse control" works best when you account for the breed's temperament. With a trainability of 3/5 and an energy level of 2/5, the Shih Tzu responds well to short, consistent, reward-based sessions. Keep the breed's common challenges — housetraining difficulty, stubbornness, separation anxiety — in mind as you work through this beginner skill.
A full step-by-step guide for the Shih Tzu is being written. In the meantime, explore related guides below or start with the breed overview on the right.