Three focused days of skill-building. Each session is 5–15 minutes. Start whenever you're ready.
Why this first: your dog barks to communicate. "Quiet" gives them a way to stand down without feeling dismissed.
Wait for a natural barking moment. After 3 barks, say "quiet" once, calmly.
The instant there is any pause — even one second — mark immediately and reward.
Gradually extend the quiet duration before marking: 1 second to 3 to 5.
your dog will offer a brief quiet pause today. Those pauses lengthen with each session.
📅 3-4 practice opportunities throughout the day
Why this first: Every dog needs an "off" switch. your dog's mat becomes the place where the world gets small and calm again.
Place a mat in a quiet corner. Toss a treat onto it and say "mat" when your dog steps on.
Build duration: reward for 5 seconds, then 15, then 30. Stay nearby at first.
Practice while something mildly distracting happens — someone walking past, a noise.
your dog will go to their mat on cue by tonight. That mat is now a skill.
📅 3 sessions × 10 minutes
Why this first: The doorbell has always predicted chaos for your dog. This session rewires it: bell = treat, not excitement.
Record your doorbell on your phone. Play it at low volume and treat your dog immediately after.
Repeat 10 times until your dog looks to you instead of the door when they hear it.
Then practice with the actual bell — ring, treat, calm. Keep the first sessions brief.
your dog will look at you instead of the door by rep 8. That look is the behavior you want.
📅 2 sessions × 10 reps
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