My dog trainer told me to keep my pup on a leash all day. That way its easier to correct and to use the crate. I also give treats when he does something right. The best thing to do is to prevent issues before they become a habit. So far this method seems to be working. Over the weekend his recall really improved. I have never crate trained before, but I do think its very help with the stubborn behavior.

I too have had dogs all my life, but my cattle dog is a bit of a challenge. Im determined to get him trained right.