Don’t give up if the dog doesn’t follow your commands right away. As with anything, it will take practice and repetition. You will be on the way to having a well-behaved dog!
Just as you like to be rewarded for doing a good job, so does your dog. Always reward your dog immediately after he does something he has been asked to do…with praise, petting, a favorite toy, a smile. During early training, yummy treats can be used to reward a dog, but make sure you use small treats and that you gradually replace treats with something your dog likes that is not food. You don’t want him to be too heavy!
