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DAY 1, First Session
This session will take about 30-45 minutes.
Teaching Your Pet the Place Command
Step 1
1. The Wireless Crate switch should be in “off” position.
2. Use a leash to guide the dog into the Wireless Crate. Say “Place”, praise your dog and give him a treat. The
“Place” command indicates to the dog that he should move into the designated area and stay. Initially, you
should use body language to help the dog understand that this word refers to the Wireless Crate.
3. Allow the dog to exit the crate.
Step 2
1. If another person is present, let them help you by holding your dog
outside of the crate.
2. With your dog watching, place a couple of treats on the Wireless Crate.
3. Pick up the lead and guide your dog near the Wireless Crate. Say
“Place”.
4. If needed, use the leash to encourage your dog to hop onto the Wireless
Crate.
5. Let your dog move around at will, still wearing the collar and leash.
6. Use the leash and guide your dog back off the crate.
7. Play with and praise your dog.
Step 3
1. Lead your dog onto the Wireless Crate. Say “Place”. While your dog is on the crate, give him a treat
and some praise.
2. If your dog stays in place for a few seconds, give him another treat and more praise. If he steps off the
crate, calmly use the leash to guide him back onto the crate and say
“Place”.
3. When your dog gets back on the crate, give him another treat and more
praise.
4. Repeat this step until your dog sits on the crate independently. At this
point, he should be familiar with the “Place” command.
Step 4
1. While your dog is on the Wireless Crate, say “Place” while holding the
leash and lightly restrain him on the Wireless Crate.
2. Take one step away from the crate. If your dog remains on the crate, take a step to each side,
backward, and forward. Keep holding the leash and softly repeat the
“Place” command.
3. If your dog stays in place in for a few seconds, praise him and give him
a treat.
4. Use the leash to encourage your dog to hop off. Let him move around
freely while still wearing the collar and leash. Play with and praise your
dog.
5. After about 10 minutes, repeat steps 1-4.
Illustration showing
dog on leash leading
onto the crate
Illustration showing
dog on crate and
giving him a treat
Illustration showing
distance from person
and dog
