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@mfld I call it "Existence Socialization," or the ability to be around stimuli without feeling the need to react. This video goes into detail on how I build that up:

@ndemo Take some time during the day to acclimate them to the crate. Give VERY short moments away from you. I call it "capturing the silence." I just want a second of silence and then I'll come back and reward you. After we get that second, we can extend that to longer periods of time. We're...

@brothersnook I don't use prong collars for every dog, or even for most dogs. But when I do, I actually put one on myself and let owners correct me with it, so they can see that it doesn't hurt and isn't meant to hurt. The problem is that there are a lot of people who don't have correct timing...

@bill01 Are you against crate training? It really is a game changer when it comes to potty training. Regardless of whether you choose to use one or not, this video has some really good tips on potty training.