Eventually by combining these behaviors you will be able to direct your dog to go and sit on his mat when you say mat or place.
How to sit on a mat.
Most puppies will pick up the sit command fairly easily but can get a little thrown off with the presence of the mat.
Set up the mat and have some treats ready.
Cue the behaviour of the dog getting on the mat with a word such as mat.
The challenge will be getting your dog to go sit on a mat when distractions are present.
If you have pain in the lower back you can roll up a towel and place it under the mat to create a curve to hug against your spine.
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Imagine if such a mat were the only meditation pillow available to you sitting for long periods would probably be a real challenge.
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Lying on your back is the most popular position but acuswedemat s shape and flexibility will help you target every part of your body including shoulders arms legs glutes and hips.
Let the dog off the mat and try again.
If the dog gets on the mat mark the behaviour yes and immediately reward it.
Sit down at the base of the mat and slowly roll your back down until you are lying on the mat.
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In modern day asia in india and nepal for instance people often sit on the ground on mats to do their everyday chores as they have for centuries.
However making the mat an interesting and desirable place is usually the first step to creating a space your puppy can connect with the desire to sit and remain until you are ready to continue or until you ask her to do something else.