Choose a safe, easy-to-handle version and keep the first session short.
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Magic Carpet
Creating a portable place cue for calmer household moments.
3-6 min Level 2 calm Supervised activity
How to try it
Start with the easy version.
- Place a small mat on the floor.
- Reward looking at or stepping onto it.
- Build toward four paws and a short pause.
Common mistake: Expecting a long down-stay before the dog likes the mat.
Track: How often your dog returns to the mat voluntarily.
Where this fits in the finder
Best for mat work, calm station, settling
Location indoors
Equipment mat or towel, treats
Safety facets medium chew risk, treats, apartment
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Helpful gear
Simple tools that fit this game.
Choose a safe, easy-to-handle version and keep the first session short.
About this guide
This is a research-based starter description, not a record of a hands-on test. The game name appears in the public Brain Training for Dogs module map; our short instructions are an editorial starting point, not a reproduction of a paid lesson.
For general enrichment and reward principles, see Blue Cross: Enrichment for dogs and Dogs Trust: Training with rewards. These sources do not endorse this specific game or confirm it fits your dog.
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