Our male bm, Sunny, lays down when he meets small dogs. We didn't teach/train him to do this; he's just always been polite to small dogs. He has NEVER, and I mean NEVER even growled at another dog. and he's 7 years old, goes with us all the time. He is also a member of Sarasota P.A.W.S., a program for children needed to testify in abuse cases. Sunny gets to visit with the kids before trials, and during depositions. Soon, he will probably be able to go into court with them. Our girl Ruby also is part of this program. Ruby has never been mean to another dog; she just always wants to play. There have been occasions where the other dog has snapped at Ruby, & her little feelings get hurt, but she does not rise to the occasion; just pouts.