Why This Course Is Different

Principle-Based Understand why training works rather than simply following steps. Relationship Focused Improve communication and trust between handler and dog. Practical and Realistic Designed for everyday dog owners working with real-life challenges. Applicable Across Training Philosophies The principles taught in this course can complement a wide variety of training approaches and backgrounds.

This Course Is For:

✓ New puppy owners ✓ Newly adopted rescue and shelter dogs ✓ Dogs that resist or avoid the crate ✓ Dogs that become stressed when confined ✓ Owners looking for a calm, relationship-based approach ✓ Anyone wanting a structured step-by-step crate training system

What Success Looks Like

By the end of this course your dog can: ✓ Enter the crate willingly ✓ Relax quietly inside ✓ Remain calm as duration increases ✓ Handle your movement away from the crate ✓ Build confidence around vehicle travel ✓ Use the crate as a safe resting space

INCLUDED WITH ENROLLMENT

Nervous System-Based Training

Learn how to recognize stress signals and regulate your dog's nervous system before training begins, creating a calmer and more receptive learning environment.

Step-by-Step Crate Conditioning System

Follow a structured progression from first introduction through duration and distance work, without rushing or overwhelming your dog.

Puppy, Rescue & Sensitive Dog Adaptations

Includes specialized guidance for puppies, newly adopted dogs, rescue dogs, and dogs that struggle with confinement or previous negative crate experiences.

Developed Through the Collaboration of Hussar K9 & Waldrup Somatic Method

This course combines practical dog training principles with nervous-system-focused education to help owners build confidence, trust, and calm behavior around the crate. Designed for real-world application with puppies, rescue dogs, and family companions.

Curriculum

10 Chapters · 29 Lessons

  1. 1

    MODULE 1 - FOUNDATIONS: BEHAVIOR VS NERVOUS SYSTEM

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      Lesson 1.1 - Compliance vs Consent

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      Lesson 1.2 - Understanding Stress Signals

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    MODULE 2 - HANDLER RESET

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      Lesson 2.1 - Your State Controls the Session

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    MODULE 3 - SOMATIC PREPARATION

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      Lesson 3.1 - Why Somatic Work Comes First

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      Lesson 3.2 - Somatic Warm-Up Protocol

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    MODULE 4 - CRATE INTRODUCTION

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      Lesson 4.1 - Environment Setup

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      Training Intro

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      Lesson 4.2 - Latch Desensitization

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      Lesson 4.3 - Passive Introduction

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    MODULE 5 - ASSOCIATION AND TRUST

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      Lesson 5.1 - Food Association and Voluntary Entry

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    MODULE 6 - DURATION AND DISTANCE

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      Lesson 6.1 - First Door Closure

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      Lesson 6.2 - Distance Phase

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      Lesson 6.3 - Time Progression

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    MODULE 7 - CRISIS PROTOCOL

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      Lesson 7.1 - When the Dog Panics

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    MODULE 8 - SPECIAL CASES

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      Lesson 8.1 - Puppies

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      Lesson 8.2 - Rescue Dogs

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    MODULE 9 - FINAL STATE

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      Lesson 9.1 - Safe Space Conditioning

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    BONUS CONTENT

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      DAILY PROGRESSION GUIDE

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      VEHICLE CONFIDENCE & TRAVEL CONDITIONING

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      Why Dogs Struggle With Vehicles

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      Somatic Preparation Before Vehicle Training

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      The Vehicle Introduction

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      Entering the Vehicle

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      Creating Positive Experiences Inside the Vehicle

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      Reading Stress & Allowing a Controlled Exit

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      Introducing Vehicle Movement

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      Vehicle Safety Considerations

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      WEATHER SAFETY

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      FINAL MESSAGE

Give Your Dog the Skills to Succeed

Give your dog the opportunity to feel safe, calm, and confident through a structured step-by-step process.

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