How to Calm Down a Dog with Dog Mat Training //THE KIND CANINE
Have you ever wondered how you can use dog mat training to calm down a dog that is overly excited or anxious? Join Erica as she discusses the basics of dog mat training and when to use it to calm down an excited dog, including Karen Overall’s Relaxation Protocol. You can learn how to help a stressed dog and have your dog settle on a mat following these easy steps! ►These are the 5 Most Harmful Myths That Are Holding You Back From Having The Strongest Relationship with Your Dog 👉 https://www.thekindcaninepetservices.... Chapters: 0:00 How to calm down a dog using dog mat training 0:47 Getting started 1:41 What is dog mat training? 2:24 What mat should you use? 2:45 Why teach your dog to settle on a mat? 3:59 The benefits of mat training for dogs 4:40 How to teach your dog to settle on a mat 4:50 Step 1: Build a positive association with the mat 6:29 Step 2: Shaping the "go to your mat" behavior 8:38 Step 3: Build Duration 9:11 Step 4: Karen Overall's Relaxation Protocol 9:43 Put your mat training to the test! -- LINKS -- (When possible, we use affiliate links and may earn a commission) ►The treats we use to train: https://go.thekindcaninepetservices.c... Further reading and study: ►Karen Overall’s Relaxation Protocol https://www.karenoverall.com/protocol... ►Techniques for Encouraging Dogs to Relax https://www.karenoverall.com/techniqu... Find a professional trainer in your area! ►Pet Professional Guild (A Force Free Organization): https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/ ►Force Free Oregon!: https://forcefreeoregon.org/ Credits: Written by: Erica Pashia and Eric Pashia Edited by: Raphael George Mendoza Check out Raphael’s Work: https://go.thekindcaninepetservices.c... -- Related Content -- -Check out our website: www.thekindcaninepetservices.com -Follow us on Instagram: / thekindcaninepetservices -Find us on Facebook: / thekindcaninepetservices

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