“Place-Stay" The "Place" command is a core skill for building calmness and impulse control in any dog. The secret is about teaching them a calm mindset. What is "Place"? It's teaching your dog to go to a designated spot (a mat, bed, or cot) and stay there until released. It teaches them to settle and self-regulate, even when exciting things are happening around them. How to Start Implementing it TODAY: Mealtime Patience: Have your dog go to their Place before you sit down to eat. Make them stay until you give the release command. It's a powerful lesson in impulse control as well as respecting your boundaries. Doorway Manners: Practice having your dog go to Place before you answer the door, talk to a neighbor, or grab a package. This transforms the chaos of the front entry into a peaceful, structured event. Action Item: If you teach Place, tell us how it's changed the dynamic in your home! If you're new to it, what's the first situation you'll try it in? 👇 Let's turn your tension into tranquility with intentional training!

Hey everyone, I see so many of you in here working hard on being good dog owners. Sometimes, when we're focused on "obedience," it feels like we're just managing behaviors, or even worse, constantly correcting our dogs. It can feel like a power struggle, right? I know I’ve been there. Instead of just getting our dogs to "do what we say," what if we shifted our focus to something more powerful: understanding? When we build a stronger bond and truly understand why our dogs do what they do, and how to help them, the "obedience" often falls into place much more naturally. This week, I want to hear from you. Let's get a conversation going. What's ONE thing you wish your dog understood better? It could be anything—from the big stuff to the small, funny things. * Maybe it's ‘not to jump on furniture’ * Maybe it's ‘how to eat slowly’ * Or maybe it's just ‘socks are not toys’ Share your answer in the comments below. 👇 Let's create a space to share our frustrations and our hopes, and maybe we can all learn something new from each other's experiences. I'll start: I wish my dog, Eli, truly understood that visitors aren't here only for him. 😂 Looking forward to reading all of your comments!

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