Answer:
It is best to let your dog investigate the kennel on his own at first. Simply place his kennel near you and put a few tasty treats just inside which will entice him to look in. Once he does so confidently, toss a couple of treats farther into the kennel so that he will step all the way in to retrieve them. Repeat this a few times during this first training session of about 3-5 minutes. During the next 3-5 mintue training session, try closing the kennel door for just a couple of seconds as he is eating his treats. Over the course of the next few training sessions gradually close the door for longer periods of time. However, be sure not to ask your dog to spend more time in his kennel than is reasonable for his age and experience.

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