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What if one of your most effective training sessions happens on a chair?

In this episode, we dig into “glass of wine” games: short, calm, indoor training sessions that turn bad weather, busy days, pain flare-ups, or limited mobility into genuine progress.

Anchoring yourself in a chair strips out all the noise.
No over-helping.
No micromanaging.
Just clear information, steady reinforcement, and a dog who suddenly understands exactly what you mean.

That simplicity builds confidence fast and strengthens your relationship in a way a muddy sprint never will.

We break down practical indoor training you can use tonight:

• Retrieve-from-a-chair (precision without pressure)
• Strong hand targets and chin rests for calmer handling
• Verbal cue discrimination so your words actually matter
• Living-room scent searches that grow optimism and reliable returns
• Confidence circuits—tiny, customisable routes for puppies and sensitive dogs

Movement fans get a full toolkit, too:

 • Cavalletti rails for rhythm, balance, and clean trot lines
 • Balanced stands for core strength and stillness
 • Position changes—sit/down/stand, bow, “look forward”—for tighter focus and better body awareness

Every idea has the same goal: repeatable wins in close proximity that build trust, clarity, and better behaviour.

When you do step outside again, you’ll walk out with cleaner cues, more control, and a dog who sees you as the most exciting thing in the room.

Ready for a five-minute chair session tonight?

Hit play, grab a handful of treats, and tell us which indoor game your dog loved most.

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