Pet Train Lab

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Dog School

Settle on Mat Starter

Mat work gives the dog a job when life gets noisy. The mat should predict comfort and clarity, not constant correction.

What matters most

  • Reward calm arrivals and calm staying, separately.
  • Keep the mat in easy locations first.
  • Use the behavior in real routines, not only formal drills.

Working sequence

  1. Mark any choice to step onto the mat.
  2. Pay low, calm postures before longer duration.
  3. Generalize slowly to visitor and meal contexts.

Keep moving

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