Teach your dog to settle — Ethan’s way

The protocol

1. 1
   Lure onto the cot, “yes,” feed on the cot.

   Fade the lure after a few reps; add the word “place.”

2. 2
   Release word ends it — always.

   “Free” or “release.” They don’t leave until they hear it.

3. 3
   Distance first, then duration, then distraction — one at a time.

   Rule of five: five clean reps before you make it harder.