The foundation to your training should be engagement and relationship.
Keep your expectations fair and realistic
If you expect something, then expect it every time you ask for it
Think about treats in terms of ‘units of a reward’ for effort
Remember repetition, NOT duration. Five 1-minutes sessions can be better than one 5-minute session
Mark for action, feed for position
Name a perfect behavior, not an imperfect behavior. Get the quality you want before you tell the dog what it is called
Work on generalization to work on getting the behavior to happen in a variety of environments and situations
The challenge level should always be that in which your dog can succeed
Ask your dog what they are capable of doing. Do not over-face your dog
PUPPY TRAINING: WHERE TO START?
How does my puppy learn?
Understanding the types of rewards we can use
Hierarchy of rewards
Housebreaking
Crate training (driving in, settling & release cue — including in the car/new environments)
Addressing separation anxiety, attachment and independence/confidence
Socialization, exposure; sound surface, experiences & building positive associations
Exposure to noises and the real world/surface exposure
Touch sensitivity including collar grabs
Marker word/clicker training
Learning name, focus, engagement (including toy play)
Addressing jumping and how to prevent
Addressing play biting/mouthing and how to redirect
Understanding elements of distance, distraction, duration and working your dog through stimuli
Nutritional needs, chews, etc.
Recall and building value with handler/owner
Impulse control/leave it
Resource guarding/trading objects/"give"
Sits & downs (with stimuli)
Release cues
Hand touches & touching objects
Heeling & walking (including not pulling)
Stay
Shaping (sending to bed/mat)
Demand barking