08/29/2025
Today I did an experiment with Leroy, who is now two and a half. Since he was a puppy, we’ve been working on kennel training — at first, he stayed in the kennel overnight, then gradually learned to be trusted out of it at bedtime.For the first time, I left him out of the kennel while I was gone for a long period of time, and when I came back, he was just lying calmly on the couch. No destruction, no mischief.This is why kennel work matters. When you train your dog properly from a young age, the lessons stick. Puppies may test boundaries, but with consistent structure and guidance, they learn self-control and can be trusted even when you’re not around.Proper training isn’t about restriction, it’s about building clarity, trust, and reliability. Leroy’s calm behavior today is proof that the work we put in early pays off.