Visit us at <a href= "https://shapedbydog.com">shapedbydog.com</a> A lick mat can feel like magic when it brings instant peace to a whiny or restless puppy, but sometimes that calm comes after a buildup we don't even notice. I'm taking a closer look at what drives that rising anticipation and how small, thoughtful changes can shift the pattern toward calm, confidence, and comfort. With a bit of intention, lick mats can become tools that support your puppy's emotional well-being rather than fuel anxious routines or unwanted behaviors. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why puppies start whining, circling, pawing, bouncing, or barking before you deliver a lick mat. • The "thing before the thing" and how anticipation becomes reinforcement. • What to do first when your puppy is anxious, whiny, or restless. • The different stages of using a lick mat to support wanted behavior. • How to prepare lick mats without triggering excitement. • How to create a new trigger so calm behavior predicts the lick mat. • Ways to use lick mats for fear, visitors at the door, and environmental distractions. • Why lick mats should not be a lifelong crutch and how to use them with intention. Resources: 1. Podcast Episode 16: The Thing Before Your Dog's Thing - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/16/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/16/</a> 2. Podcast Episode 314: Dog Enrichment Secrets Part 1: Using Your Dog's Natural Instincts To Build Variety And Engagement - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/314/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/314/</a> 3. Podcast Episode 315: Dog Enrichment Secrets Part 2: 30 Day Enrichment Challenge + Free Planner PDF - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/315/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/315/</a> 4. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on <a href="YouTube%20-%20https:/youtu.be/U5zFK_WkHpY">YouTube - https://youtu.be/U5zFK_WkHpY</a>

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