Teaching your dog to lie down is a basic obedience command that can be useful in many situations.
Before you start training, make sure your dog is paying attention to you. You can do this by calling their name or using a hand signal.
A lure is a good way to get your dog to lie down. Use a treat or toy to lure your dog's nose down to the ground.
As soon as your dog's elbows touch the ground, mark the behavior with a verbal cue, such as "down" or "lie down."
It takes time and patience to teach your dog a new command. Be consistent with your training and don't give up.
Once your dog is reliably lying down in one location, start practicing in different locations. This will help your dog generalize the command.
Once your dog is reliably lying down to the verbal cue, you can start adding a hand signal. Hold your hand in a downward motion and say the verbal cue.