I believe that every dog should go through an obedience training class. Training should be done in short intervals no longer than 15 min. A dog should never be hit, forced, threatened, or frightened into following commands but patiently taught rewarded and encouraged to learn. I do not believe in using harsh tactics when training dogs. I feel that they do not work.
Consistency is the key.
I recommend using praise and food rewards to encourage performance. I have found that dogs naturally respond to this .