READ ME FIRST!!!! (NECCESSARY TUTORIAL)

Before you can begin any semblance of training your beloved dog, there is a certain amount of footwork you, the loving and responsible owner, must undertake.

1) Before you can even attempt to instill obedience into your dog, you must make certain that your dog is tired. Just like a misbehaving child, if you exercise them, it will help to diminish the physical and mental capacity to act up. Same principle applies, a tired dog is a more attentive dog. They will not have the same facilities as before. I want you to make your dog not quite dead tired, but more dog tired, shall we say?

2) In addition to thoroughly exercising your dog prior to any attempt at obedience training, you'll need to keep him or her hungry. A hungry dog is an attentive dog. Using treats as a reward to a hungry dog (in addition to vocal confirmation and a gentle, affirming pet) is like giving a hungry man some very faint appetizers, with the potential for a full on meal to follow. Chances are he will want to see more and see if this samples will lead to bigger and better things. That is the illusion you'll want your dog to have.

3) CONSISTENCY! If you are not consistent with your training procedures, the result will reflect in your dog. Whatever gesture, word, body language or any other signifier you use (though I recommend my methods) to elicit a behavior, please make sure it is productive and most importantly make sure it is consistent. If you use the word down to make your dog lay down, then don't make the common mistake of saying "down" in order to make your dog get off of somebody or something he/she has jumped up on. Use the the command "off" instead. A confused dog is an in-attentive dog.

Now we are on a level playing field, please enjoy this video...