Dog boredom: what really helps?
Combine sniffing, simple training, rest and suitable exercise.
TRAININGFoundation guide
Start smaller than you think
Start in a situation where your dog can still learn and lower the difficulty when tension rises.
Reward what you want repeated
Reward the behaviour you want to see more often and keep steps small enough to repeat success.
Stop before frustration builds
Stop and scale back if welfare, safety or learning deteriorates. Seek individual help for severe or persistent problems.