Removing a Dog from Kennel

Another very short example of removing a dog from the kennel.

Notice a few things. I take my time getting to the leash. I never rush when I’m getting a dog out of a kennel. Rushing creates room for mistakes. The amount of seconds I might save getting a dog out faster will cost me in the end.

No matter how rushed you feel, NEVER rush getting a dog out. Instead, slow down. I use treats to get the dog to the front of the kennel, I focus on getting the dog to stay low instead of jumping up. I do that by kneeling down / squatting. The important thing to remember is that you must be in a position of balance when the dog comes into the leash. If you are kneeling fully the dog will probably pull you off balance. By kneeling down I mean being low to the ground so as to get the dog to stay low and not jump. It is just about impossible to leash a dog when they are jumping.

Once the dog is leashed I always move them out of the kennels as quickly as possible. I don’t allow them to engage other dogs, smell, pee, nothing. Once leashed, we head toward our goal, which is normally the yard!

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