How to teach a dog to settle on a mat

A free five-minute dog training lesson from 5 Minute Pup. Follow the steps below, keep it positive, and end while you are both having fun.

1. Put a mat on the floor and toss a treat on it.
2. Mark and reward any interest, then any paw on the mat.
3. Reward for lying down on it. Add the word 'settle'.
4. Send them to the mat during exciting moments like doorbells.