How To Keep Your Dog Calm Outside His Crate 13 Steps
Focus on rewarding positive behavior rather than punishing bad behavior. Give your dog a small treat or a chew toy when he is being calm. Stick to your own rules by not rough-housing with your dog or riling him up on purpose. Deciding on a whim that it is okay for your dog to act crazy when you usually discourage this will only confuse him. Once your dog settles down, reward his calmness with attention....