Get Tommy to retort to the "Down" command while he's in motion. Tommy has to be taught how to reply soon to the "Down" command even if he is moving. nn1. With Tommy sitting at Heel, say "Let's go" and start to walk. Do not use the "Heel" command because this is not a heeling exercise. nntwo. After several steps, say "Down" as you come to a halt and not after you have stopped. nnIf you aren't careful about the timing of the command, Tommy may confuse the "Down" command with the Automatic Sit. nn3. Praise if he does it, count to 5, and then release straight forward. The release here is the beginning of teaching Tommy to move briskly forward from the Down position. nn4. If he doesn't drop, slowly slide your left hand down the leash to the snap and check straight down. nnfive. Praise, count to 5, and release. nnGetting Tommy to Down while you are still walking : nnSequence 3's goal is to get Tommy to go down at your side from motion, while both of you are in motion and while you continue walking. Note : Before you try Sequence three, review Sequences one and two in the preceding two sections. nn1. Say "Let's go" and start walking. ntwo. After walking a couple of steps, say "Down" and continue walking to the end of the leash. n3. Turn to face Tommy, praise, count to 5, and release backward. When you release him, remember that you're teaching him to come briskly to you after you have dropped him. nfour. If Tommy doesn't drop, start again. n5. As you give the command, slowly slide your left hand down the leash to the snap and check straight down. n6. Go to the end of the leash, turn, praise, pause, and release. When he responds reliably, go on to the subsequent progression. nnGetting Tommy to Down while he's running : nnSequence 4's goal is to get Tommy to obey the "Down" command while he is moving fast - and while you continue moving. nnBefore you try Sequence four, review Sequences one and 3. Then visualise how your dog comes to you on a recall. It's at that speed that he should drop on command and without any unnecessary steps. Although you may not be in a position to run as quickly as he'll, teach him to drop from a fast pace as you continue to the end of the leash. nnGetting Tommy to stop and drop when coming toward you : The on-leash method nnSequence 5's goal is to teach Tommy to stop and drop from in front. The leash is on for this exercise. When Tommy has mastered the drop from a fast pace, you are prepared to try the exercise with him coming toward you. nnone. Leave him in a Sit-Stay position and go to the end of the leash - facing him. nn2. Call with "Tommy, come." nnthree. As he comes to you, take a step in the direction of him on your right foot, keeping the left foot prepared and at the same time signal by bringing your right arm straight up, and say "Down." nnKeep the higher part of your body straight. Stepping toward Tommy will lead him to stop his forward progress. You may use either arm to signal Tommy. nn4. After he has dropped, bring your right foot back, lower your arm, praise, count to 5, and release. nnUse the release backward to teach him to come again quickly and enthusiastically after you've dropped him. nnIf Tommy doesn't drop, review Sequence 1 with a check and Sequence 4 ; then try it again. nnAfter Tommy is coming toward you, don't check him into a Down position or do anything else that he may perceive as upsetting - it will slow down his recall. What's crucial here is your dog's view of what is unpleasant - not your perspective. If he doesn't drop, or the drop is unsatisfactory, review Sequences 1 through 3.