My favorite way to teach a kennel command, by free shaping it! If you’re struggling with your dog going into their crate, give this a try. Keep it fun, we want to build enthusiasm for going into the kennel. Don’t use your normal kennel or crate command (I recommend just conditioning a new one, less negative associations the better) just wait for them to show interest and mark and reward. Then ask for a little more, their head goes in, then their whole body, then add duration, then add a verbal m

Stay safe and keep dogs comfortable by following these guidelines when greeting a new dog. Learn 5 things humans do when saying hello that can cause a dog to bite, along with simple guidelines to keep greetings safe and low-stress for all. Remember to ALWAYS ask permission from the owner AND the dog, before saying hello. *Thanks to Helper Dog Mozeez for putting up with our rude greetings for this video. He was paid generously in cookies and hot dogs!* | Instinct Dog Behavior & Training NYC