Question:
Should I use the kennel as a place to put my dog when he does something
wrong?
Answer:
While the kennel should never be used to punish your dog, it is very effective
as a place for your dog to have a brief (1-5 minutes) time-out. Time-outs help to
eliminate unwanted behaviors such as puppy nipping, excessive rowdiness and attention-seeking
behaviors such as whining. Time-outs are most effective if they are delivered as
unemotionally as possible. So, when you place your dog in the kennel for a time-out,
do so calmly and without any hint of anger.
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