Table of Contents
Calm Down!
Contents
Introduction Time for a change .............................................................. 1
Just one skill is needed ........................................................................ 5
Dogs are doers .................................................................................... 6
Chapter 1 Introducing the Mat! .............................................................. 7
What do you need? ............................................................................. 8
Your Mat ............................................................................................ 8
Treats ................................................................................................. 8
Fairly rubbish treats .......................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 10
Chapter 2 Starting with the Mat ........................................................... 11
Lesson 1 Front paws on the Mat ....................................................... 12
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 14
Chapter 3 Mat Magic! .......................................................................... 19
Lesson 2 Down on the Mat .............................................................. 20
How do I get my dog to lie down? .................................................... 21
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 23
Lesson 3 Learning when to get off the mat ........................................ 24
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 26
Chapter 4 What do I do with this mat now? ......................................... 29
Coffee with a friend, or Sunday lunch at the pub .............................. 30
A peaceful evening in the living room ............................................... 31
Visiting the vet ................................................................................. 33
Family picnic .................................................................................... 35
Chapter 5 Taking it on the road ........................................................... 37
The doorbell! .................................................................................... 38
Targets ............................................................................................. 39
Preparing dinner ............................................................................... 41
Mat substitutes ................................................................................. 41
Reports from the Front Line ............................................................. 42
Chapter 6 Surprise benefits of Mat Magic! ............................................ 45
How should our day go? ................................................................... 47
Conclusion ........................................................................................... 49
This is just the beginning for you! .................................................... 49
Appreciation ......................................................................................... 51
Resources ............................................................................................. 53
About the author .................................................................................. 57
