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Part of successful training involves understanding your dog and what motivates him or her. Just as the dog is learning from you, you are also learning from him - what makes him tick, what works and what doesn't.
Whether you're training your dog for the show ring, for sports like agility or for family obedience, offer your dog variety in the training exercises plus a positive approach that makes training fun. An alert, happy dog will in most cases perform better.