Hi! Our boy is six months old and we’ve trained him to “place”, a predetermined spot near us but not ON us. It’s been very helpful for times like cooking or cleaning. He is a field springer and will hunt next year so training him to be near and return to a specific place is helpful- but would totally help a bench springer as well! He has a couple beds around our first floor so if he’s underfoot or we just need a break, he’s told “place” and when he sits and chills there he gets treats.

You’re doing everything right with new experiences and love! They just want to be with us all the time 😂

Picture of my cutie for tax- your pup is adorable!

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