Training your dog at home: start with short sessions
Choose a first exercise, prepare a calm space and keep a training diary. Small, rewarding steps at a pace that works for both of you.
Choose one task
Progress is easier to notice when you know what you are trying: responding to a name, waiting calmly or exploring a new object. Do not combine several unfamiliar actions into one long session.
Prepare a calm setting
Start somewhere familiar and safe. Reduce distractions and prepare a suitable reward. Include training treats in your dog's usual food allowance; discuss individual dietary restrictions with your vet.
Finish before it gets difficult
There is no need to achieve a result at any cost. Stop if your dog loses interest, becomes tired or avoids the task. A short, kind experience matters more than a completion mark. Fear or aggression calls for help from a qualified professional.
Write down what helped
A useful note is specific: 'Calmer in the quiet hallway', rather than 'Everything went wrong'. In Waglio, choose an exercise, save the result and return to your favourites. Progress records your practice history; it is not a judgement of your dog.