Maltese training does have its drawbacks, but it needs to be done if you want your dog to grow up a credit to his breed, and be well liked by your visitors. Remember, not training or socializing your dog leads to a jealous and overprotective Maltese that is not friendly towards others. Furthermore, you will have a real struggle trying to get the dog to listen to you. While there are many commands and lessons in obedience that will need to be a part of your dog’s Maltese training, the following is one of the basic commands you can teach your dog – “Down”. The “Down” Command   Take your Maltese dog to a quiet room in your home where there will be no distractions. Make sure you have plenty of treats on you for the lesson. To begin with, take a piece of a treat and hold it just in front of your Maltese’s nose. Slowly draw it down...