Train Them to Back Up
Train a dog to take back a couple of steps when you give them the “back up” command. All you need is a lot of patience and some treats to reinforce the behavior when they obey. Stand in front of your dog and take a step toward him. Don’t forget to tell him to “back up” as you’re doing this. If your dog takes a step back as you approach, give him a treat. If he didn’t understand the command or he sits down or moves to the side, make sure to place pillows and chairs into a narrow chute so he’s got no other option than to move backward.