Place/Settle Training Mats
Place/Settle Training Mats are thin, soft, non-slip mats that are ideal for teaching puppies and adult dogs how to settle calmly in different environments. Although technically reusable puppy pads, I use these exclusively for place training — they’re lightweight, easy to fold, absorbent, and comfortable for your dog to relax on.
The slim design makes them perfect for taking to the pub, a café, training classes or a friend’s house. Because they’re portable and consistent, your dog quickly learns that “where the mat goes, calm behaviour happens.” I use these mats in my Place Training Made Easy video to demonstrate how to build a reliable, relaxed “on your mat” behaviour in real-life settings.
The waterproof backing and non-slip base mean the mat stays put, even on smooth pub floors or kitchen tiles. They wash easily, dry quickly and come in a two-pack, giving you options for multiple rooms or travel bags.
For extra help with café and pub manners, you might also like my step-by-step settling guide for young dogs and puppies in busy environments. For wider behaviour advice, the Blue Cross behaviour basics page is a useful welfare-led resource.
Why Choose Place/Settle Training Mats?
- Perfect for teaching “place” and settle behaviour
- Soft, thin and comfortable for lying down
- Non-slip base — ideal for pubs, cafés & tiled floors
- Portable, foldable and lightweight for travel
- Washable & reusable with waterproof backing
- Great for helping puppies learn calm routines
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