Just a question of "form," I guess. I have a rescue border collie/ducktoller/retriever mix who is about 6 years old. I've had him since last summer and he is SO smart. We are doing really well with "down," but somehow he has learned to do it with his right front leg tucked under him. I must have gotten excited when he first started to down and praised him for this, because now that's the only way he does it! He kind of sinks to the ground. It's very cute.
But is it a real "down?" I would love to do agility with him, just for fun; but will it be acceptable in any kind of formal situation? If not, how do I train it out of him? Personally, I really don't care; I don't see how it can be a problem. Just wondering. I'm a total amateur.
But is it a real "down?" I would love to do agility with him, just for fun; but will it be acceptable in any kind of formal situation? If not, how do I train it out of him? Personally, I really don't care; I don't see how it can be a problem. Just wondering. I'm a total amateur.
He gained points for form, but lost a few for artistic impression.
