Relaxation Protocol Day 7

Here are some tips and reminders for Dr. Karen Overall’s Relaxation Protocol.
Begin with regular kibble. If not successful, try Fromm Crunchy O’s or Zuke’s.
Keep hands at side, then move hand to treat pouch, grab reward, and deliver directly to pup’s mouth.
*If your pup gets up in the middle of a task, just calmly put your pup back into a “down” and continue on.
Tasks can be broken up into segments done throughout the day if pup becomes overwhelmed.
If you do not have the space to do a step, do your best to modify it within what you are able to do – ie, if it asks you to take 15 steps backwards, you might only have space for about 5 steps and that is okay.
Some days have tasks that might be especially challenging for your pup. Modify the best you can during the practice to help your pup be successful. However, take note of that task and practice it before moving onto the next day.
Feel free to repeat a day if your pup had a difficult time, overall. Pick up the days once your pup has had general success with the challenging day.
Do not worry about getting behind! You can always jump back in where needed.
*Ideally, once you have completed the series, you will then repeat the whole series in a second location.