Lesson

Yellow Belt - 5 min
Place
Send your doodle to a mat and give them a job.
5 min
PLACE
Four paws on mat
Guided rep 1 / 5
Put a mat on the floor and toss a treat onto it.
0/3
clean reps
1. Setup
2. Cue
3. Mark
4. Reward
Set the room up so place can win before you cue.
Why it matters
Place turns chaos into a clear station behavior. It is useful for doorbells, meals, guests, cooking, and decompression.
Training steps
1
Put a mat on the floor and toss a treat onto it.
2
When all four paws are on, mark and feed on the mat.
3
Add the cue place as they step on.
4
Feed several small treats while they remain there.
5
Release with free before they leave.
Doodle pro tip
Use the same mat for the first week. Doodles learn visual patterns faster than abstract concepts.
Success signs
✓ All four paws on mat
✓ Stays for 20 seconds
✓ Returns after release
Common mistake
Feeding off the mat. Pay where you want the dog to be.
0/3 sessions
Complete one focused session.