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F3010: Calm in the Crate: Skills for Success

Course Details

3 WEEK CLASS - Practical skills for calm, reliable crate behavior

Are you ready to feel confident about your dog’s crate training, whether you’re starting fresh or trying to improve what you already have?

For many dogs, the crate can become a place of barking, restlessness, or frustration. This class is designed for both dogs who are new to crating and those who may be struggling to settle or relax when confined.

Instead of simply managing behavior, we will focus on teaching the skills that lead to calm, confident crate behavior. When dogs understand how to settle and what is expected of them, the crate becomes a place where they can relax and feel comfortable.

Here’s what makes this class a must:

  • Clear, step-by-step training to build calm crate behavior from the beginning or rebuild it in a way that makes sense to your dog
  • Practical strategies to teach your dog how to settle and relax in the crate
  • Guidance on introducing crate door closure and handler movement without creating stress
  • Troubleshooting for common challenges such as whining, restlessness, and mild barrier frustration
  • Real-life applications so your dog can remain calm in the crate at home, in class, or in new environments

Whether you are preventing issues or working through early struggles, this class will give you a clear plan and the tools to help your dog feel more confident and relaxed in the crate.

Join me and let’s give your dog the skills they need to feel calm and comfortable in the crate.

Teaching Approach:

 

Nicole Wiebusch Instructor: Nicole Wiebusch

Nicole Wiebusch CPDT-KA (she/her) has been active in dog sports for over 25 years. What began with 4-H quickly grew into a lifelong passion for dog sports.  (Click here for full bio and to view Nicole's upcoming courses)

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Registration

GOLD LEVEL $149 - Students may ask instructors questions and post up to six minutes of video per week for instructor feedback.  Access to all class materials and can post to class forums. 

SILVER LEVEL $99 - Students may ask general questions in the discussion forum and post ONE 90 second video per week (3 total) for instructor feedback. Access to view all class materials and class forums. 

BRONZE LEVEL $49 - Students have access to all class materials and may view all class forums.  A Teacher’s Assistant (TA) will be available for this class. Instructions will be provided in the classroom after registration.

For additional details on enrollment levels please view our Getting Started section on our Help Page.

Three week class will start May 1st and end May 21st, 2026. 

Registration opens April 22nd at 10:00am Pacific Time.

 

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