Teach Your Dog the Kennel Command

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teach your dog the kennel command | ask gunner

05-20-201 min read

In this edition of the "Ask Gunner" column, we sought out the advice of Bob Owens of Lone Duck Outfitters to give a couple basic tips on teaching the important kennel command.

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Dear Gunner, I’ve got a young dog and I really want them to be comfortable and confident in their dog kennel. What’s the best way to begin teaching them the kennel command?

Thanks,
First Time Gundog Owner

A:

– Bob Owens, Lone Duck Outfitters

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Teaching your dog to "kennel" — Bob Owens of Lone Duck Outfitters

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INTERIOR: 21.75" (L - Floor) x 14.5" (W - Floor) x 15.5" (H) / 16.5" (W) at kennel's widest interior point

EXTERIOR: 24.5" (L) x 18.625" (W) x 19" (H) / 20.5" (H) with carry handles

EMPTY WEIGHT: 27 lb.

	Interior	Exterior	Empty Weight
G1™ SMALL	21.75" (L - Floor) x 14.5" (W - Floor) x 15.5" (H) / 16.5" (W) at kennel's widest interior point	24.5" (L) x 18.625" (W) x 19" (H) / 20.5" (H) with carry handles	27 lb.
G1™ MEDIUM	25" (L - Floor) x 18" (W - Floor) x 19.75" (H) / 19" (W) at kennel's widest interior point	29.5" (L) x 20.5" (W) x 23.5" (H) / 25" (H) with carry handles	38 lb.
G1™ INTERMEDIATE	30" (L - Floor) x 18" (W - Floor) x 25" (H) / 19" (W) at kennel's widest interior point	34" (L) x 23" (W) x 28.5" (H) / 30" (H) with carry handles	48 lb.
G1™ LARGE	33.25" (L - Floor) x 21" (W - Floor) x 29" (H) / 23" (W) at kennel's widest interior point	40.25" (L) x 28" (W) x 33.25" (H) / 34.5" (H) with carry handles	72 lb.

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