Dream.Tip.Obedience Basics

7If you are a new puppy owner, knowing the basics is necessary. It makes training your new dog much easier. Generally, we have to take note of the following basics:
1) Your puppy doesn't speak English (or any other language). Dogs learn by association, ie if they naturally SIT, and you say 'Good Sit' and reward, they will begin to associate the action, with the word and the reward. We discussed earlier the food treat being the 'Lure' to lure the dog into the desired action or position, a sit, down, or come. YOU have to learn to speak dog! And help your dog to understand you.
2) Understand the psychology of dog learning - Consistency, Individual training, Positive Reinforcement, to reward good behaviour or action. Your attention and praise is a great reward. Using 'high value' ie tasty food treats to reward your dog. Yum! cheese, sausage, liver cake, anything tasty and smelly. Food is a primary reinforcer.. they need food, and will do anything for it. His ultimate aim is to please you. You are his best reward.
3) Using your 'Happy' voice, to praise, encourage and communicate. Don't show your frustration. Making training fun..! 
3) Equipment + Management - lead, harness, head collar, treat pouch, etc
4) Give the dog time to work it out..especially as they get older and know.
5) Teach and help your dog to fit into your household, with guidelines, boundaries, and routines.
6) Give your dog time to rest, relax and time to be calm, not to be always on the go and fully aroused. 
7) Be his  calm, firm, leader. A relationship built on mutual trust, for a happy life.