A method for training an animal to proceed through an enclosure begins
with the act of providing a generally clear or translucent enclosure
having a first end, which serves as an entrance and a second end, which
serves as an exit. A trainer encourages the animal to enter the entrance
and can walk alongside the enclosure allowing the animal to generally
observe the trainer to reduce any apprehension and to generally encourage
the animal to proceed through the enclosure. Subsequently, the clear or
translucent enclosure is replaced with an opaque enclosure once the
animal has gained sufficient experience and comfort with the clear and/or
translucent enclosure.