Place work is one of the most important foundational principles I teach my dogs. Once your dog is conditioned to this exercise, he’ll he able to decompress and relax if he becomes anxious or over excited.

When done correctly, the physical place board begins to represent a calm “state of mind.” Most dogs learn how to do place work very quickly. All you need are approximately 3, five minute sessions of formal place work a day. Some dogs will have it down by the end of the first day!