06/18/2026
Rachel working on AJ’s down during his Board & Train program 🐾
One thing we focus on is making sure a dog’s down is comfortable and sustainable. While some dogs naturally offer a more upright “sphinx” position, we often encourage them to relax onto a hip so they’re more comfortable holding the behavior for longer periods of time.
AJ is also showing off a beautiful implied stay here, remaining in position until he hears his release word, “free.”
Great work, AJ and Rachel! 👏