This is what neutrality looks like.
Not focused on me.
Not scanning for engagement.
Not switched “off” — just settled.
This didn’t come from asking for a sit.
It came from teaching the dog how to exist in a space without needing constant input.
Most dogs struggle because they’ve never been taught how to do nothing calmly.
This is the foundation we work from inside the community — before adding pressure, distance, or distraction.
If your dog is great at home but unravels in public, this is where the gap usually is.