Remember to have fun!

I have talked about being consistent and correcting unacceptable behaviour, but we also have to remember that time spent with your dog should be fun!  Remember to keep things upbeat and talk nicely to your pup.  Keep corrections short and to the point and quickly move on to lots of loving praise.

As I have said before we directly affect our pups with our own behaviour and that means a lack of praise can affect them just as much as constructive corrections can.  

Talk to them happily while out for a walk heeling, praise them like crazy when you call them to 'come.' 

Have fun with your pup!