Do you wish your dog would go lie down while you eat dinner, or cuddle up in a safe spot while you sit around the campfire? Want your dog to settle under the table when you bring them to the patio for a drink?

In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss teaching a "Go to Mat" cue and working through the "3Ds" - Distance, Duration, and Distraction - to get a reliable settle in a variety of different situations

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0:00 Intro

0:15 Episode Intro

2:29 Training in different scenarios

4:30 Choosing a bed

7:24 Teaching Go to Mat

23:20 Conclusion