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Manner First introduced in Elementary

Calm

Default to settled instead of revved up.

  • Teaching
  • Reinforcing
  • Proofing
  • Maintenance

Maple's stage at Elementary

Status: In progress

Success indicator

Dog defaults to a relaxed posture during downtime.

Self-Soothe/Relax)(New Manner

What it is

The quiet command is important for your dogs to stop unnecessary barking.

How we teach it

Quiet/Settle

  • Quiet Environment: Start training "quiet" in a distraction-free place.
  • Gain Attention: Get your dog's focus using their name, a noise, or a treat.
  • Cue Word: Firmly say your chosen cue word.
  • Mark and Reward: Immediately reward if your dog stops barking.
  • Repeat: Practice the steps multiple times for faster learning.

Calm Greetings

  • Start Neutral: Begin in a quiet environment. Keep your dog on a leash and remain calm to set a relaxed tone.
  • Reward Calmness: Only give attention or treats when your dog is calm and seated. If they jump or get overly excited, turn away until they settle.
  • Practice with Visitors: Introduce familiar people, instructing them to approach only when your dog remains calm. Reward calm greetings.
  • Gradual Exposure: Slowly introduce new people and environments, reinforcing calm behavior each time.
  • Consistent Reinforcement: Continue rewarding calm greetings to solidify the behavior, reducing excitement over time.

Practice at home

  • Start in a quiet environment: and gradually add distractions.
  • Take Photos or Videos: Capturing your progress back at home or outside will help us provide additional feedback.

Go deeper

The "quiet" command is used to stop a dog from barking or making other excessive vocal noises. It is a useful command for dogs who bark excessively, such as at strangers, at other dogs, or at noises outside.

Read the Quiet guide

Maple's record

Status
In progress
Recorded stage
Reinforcing
Progress
60%
Started
Apr 02, 2026
Program
Day School

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