Setting up for success

When you are training your dog, always set your dog up for success.  Don't allow the dog to do a wrong behavior and then correct the dog for it.  For instance, if you want your dog to walk beside you, that is where you want your dog to be.  Don't allow the dog to go out in front of you and then correct it for being in the wrong position.  There are several ways to train this behavior and set your dog up to succeed at doing the correct behavior.  Walking beside you will become a habit for your dog.  These methods keep the dog from being stressed and keep the owner from being frustrated.  I have found it works on all types of dogs from a Pekipoo to a Great Dane.