Having a dog that will settle is another key to a happy relationship with your dog. It’s huge to be able to sit and watch TV, read, have a conversation with a family member or guest or cook a meal with confidence that your dog is being good. We practice settle at first in short sessions, with a nice chewy or stuffed kong and when they’re tired so they’re more willing to lay down and be still for a little while as they get it gradually extending the time until they do it on their own. Settle is a good way to teach your dog more self control, to quietly entertain himself and to be ok without constant attention. Good settle Harley!
