Start at a young age to accustom your dog to learning. The first thing to remember is to keep a positive attitude. Your dog should associate training with fun and enthusiasm, and should be rewarded whenever he does something right. Try to follow a reprimand with some affection to make your dog know he is still a welcome part of your family. But while reprimands may be necessary as the exception, rewards should be the rule.
Treats can play an important part in training.
These can be specially made snacks or they can just be individual pieces of your dog's regular food. In the early stages, they should be offered with every correct action, in addition to verbal and physical praise. As your dog gets better at obeying commands, you should use the treats less and less often and rely more on encouragement and petting. Never give a treat without a trick. There should be no free rides for dogs when it comes to treats.