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“Go to Place”-Mat Training

Mat training teaches a dog to target a specific location and chill out for awhile.…
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Settle on a Mat – Step 2

Once your dog is reliably going to the mat, this demonstration shows how to add a cue…
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Settle on a Mat – Step 1

A demonstration of the first stage of teaching your dog to target a mat.…
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How to Teach Your Dog to Settle Down

Shaping a dog to target and settle on a mat.…
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