About 5 minutes, with breaks
Indoor boredom
An easy sniff, a voluntary hand target, and a place to pause: three quiet games for a low-risk dog in a small room.
- Treasure Hunt
- Target Train
- Magic Carpet
Four everyday situations
A small plan for the dog in front of you.
Choose a situation, prepare a few household basics, and try one easy game. Each plan includes three options and a seven-day record. You never need to finish all three.
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Choose your starting point
About 3-5 minutes, with breaks
After a walk
A small food scatter, a familiar mat, and noticing a calm choice. Use this only after your dog has cooled down and is comfortable at home.
- Snuffle Scatter
- Magic Carpet
- Treat Countdown
About 2-4 minutes, with breaks
Gentle puppy play
A toy choice, an easy hand target, and a brief check-in. Keep each turn short enough for a young puppy to enjoy and leave.
- Puppy Toy Trade
- Target Train
- Eye Contact Game
About 4-6 minutes, with breaks
Beginner focus
Build a voluntary check-in, a simple nose target, and one choice around a low box in a quiet room.
- Eye Contact Game
- Target Train
- Get in the Box
Make it fit
Start easier than you think.
These are curated starter plans, not a diagnosis or a personalized treatment plan. Use the matcher to account for your dog's age, size, available space, materials, and safety concerns.
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