Dog-and-Teacher Relationship   Your Student   The Classroom   Who's to Do the Training?   Training Equipment   Giving Commands   Praise and Reprimand

Your Classroom Deportment   The Basic Commands   Turning   Heeling Without the Leash   Teaching the Puppy Etiquette   Training Hints

YOUR CLASSROOM DEPORTMENT

Each lesson should be approached with a businesslike attitude. Both you and the dog are there for work. You have a definite schedule and objective. Conduct the lessons in a professional manner, using slow, deliberate movements. Avoid fast, jerky motions; the chances are the pup will misinterpret them.

How you use your body and arms during the lessons will have an important bearing on your ability to communicate with the dog. He's going to watch your body and your hand movements, as well as listen for your voice. Avoid miscues. Always synchronize hand signals with the proper voice command. Do this by giving the voice command and then following it with the hand signal.