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!

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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!

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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...

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Credits:
Written by: Erica Pashia and Eric Pashia
Edited by: Raphael George Mendoza
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