1.) Link obedience to things your dog enjoys.
Be creative, have fun, but ask for something from him before he gets something
from you.
2.) Say commands once. Keep your commands
short and your expectations clear.
3.) Follow through immediately. If I say,
"Sit," and then wait for five seconds to see if your dog is going to sit,
you dog will wait five seconds before sitting.
4.) Use a calm tone of voice. Think
of new ways to teach her, read books, look at videos, consult your veterinarian,
meet with a qualified behaviorist, but don't get mad.
5.) Reward enthusiastically for a job well done.
6.) Set yourself up for success. If
you cannot get hold of your pup's attention (calmly) to enforce the command
(followed by praise), then his responding to you becomes strictly optional.
