Reward the calm moment after excitement, not just the trick
What gets a treat right after arousal is what the dog repeats.
Why it works
If the treat lands the instant a dog does a trick but while it's still keyed up (jumping, barking), the reward reinforces that aroused state alongside the behavior. Waiting a couple seconds for all four paws down and a calmer breath before rewarding trains the settle, not just the trick.
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