Dog Kennel Solutions: February 2012

Friday, February 10, 2012

Lesson 2- How to get your dog to like the kennel.

Second step in kenneling your dog is to get the dog willingly in the kennel. Now if it is a puppy it should be relatively simple to get the puppy in the kennel. Right! you can put him in there but if I am right he isn't going to stay willingly. So you have to have a strategy ready. treats, time, and lots of patience.

Place the kennel in a spot that is quiet
close to where you are(like next to the bed or sofa)
cover all but a small area of the kennel
have a bed, or blanket in the kennel
a favorite toy should also be placed in the kennel
take the puppy outside, play ,potty and then try the above steps.
stay close to the kennel comfort the puppy but make him stay in for a short time (like a nap)
when he wakes up, play , take outside, treats,
never use kennel as punishment;