Stick to the Same Commands and Signals:
Use the same words and gestures for commands across all family members to avoid confusing your dog.
Repetition is Key:
Practice new skills regularly. For example, aim for 5-10 minutes of training multiple times a day.
Timing Matters:
Be prompt in marking and rewarding behaviors to help your dog make clear associations.
Stay Positive and Patient:
Dogs may not succeed every time—remain consistent in your encouragement to build their confidence. If they’re not understanding something, don’t push them too hard. Instead, take a break or try a different training that they might be more likely to succeed with. Build back their confidence and then try again.
Create a Routine:
Incorporate training into daily activities like mealtime, walks, or play sessions to make it a habit. For example, whenever we feed Crouton his meals we have him “place” while we prepare his meal. Once we are ready we release him from his “place”.

Set reminders to practice specific skills each day.
Try your best to not over work them or turn the training sessions into “jobs”. These should always be fun activities and if you find yourself or your dog not having fun, then I suggest taking a day or two to allow you both to reset and continue building your bond with each other.

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