Puppy Training - Step 5 - Crate Training Using Positive Reinforcement

By willowcreek

March 14, 2012 — 9:19pm

This is Step 5 in a series of puppy training basics. Although we put these videos in a sequence, you can certainly train your dog out of sequence. And it is never too late to teach an old dog new tricks!

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Chad Hines owns and operates Willow Creek Kennels and Hunting located in central Minnesota. Chad and his trainers have trained and titled over 60 Master Hunters along with numerous NAVHDA and field trial dogs. Willow Creek is constantly seeking ways to incorporate a more positive approach to training dogs and helping customers develop their dog of a lifetime. You can find training articles and videos at willowcreekkennels.net or on Willow Creek's Youtube channel.

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