Make your training sessions short. Dogs aren’t particularly good at focusing on the same task for a long period of time, so try to make your training sessions last about 15 minutes or less. Mix the training tasks up so your dog won’t get bored. Make sure you stop the session while your dog is still happy and enthusiastic about the process.
Use the same words every time. Come up with the words and word combinations you use for particular commands and stick to them. They should be short and simple, like “sit,” “come on,” “up,” “stay,” and so on. For your dog, the terms “Max, come on” and “Max, let’s go” don’t sound like the same thing, so if you use them for the same command, they’ll leave your pet confused and frustrated. You can also use your body language, like pointing at things or snapping your fingers to communicate better with your dog.
Don’t rush your dog. Training takes time and patience, so don’t expect your dog to perform the trick right away. Take baby steps, make sure the dog practices regularly with you and with other people, and be ready to take a few steps back in your training if you notice that the dog stopped making progress.
Use real rewards that truly motivate your dog. Your dog’s preferences may change from time to time, and your pet may become indifferent to the treats they used to love. Remember that the environment in which you conduct your training also influences your dog. For example, a small and ordinary treat may be enough for your dog while you’re training at home. But you might have to go for something more impressive and unusual to make your dog perform the same trick at the park because, in this case, there will be more distracting factors.

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