I've found positive reinforcement works a gazillion times better and faster than negative reinforcement. I got this from a book by a professional trainer and researcher who trained animals for movies and wrote a book called "Don't Shoot The Dog."
Pookie learns like within 2 lessons how to do things. I usually either position her the way I want, or I lead her to where I want while I say the command. Once she's where I want her or in the position I want, I give a treat and tell her what a good girl she is with lots of enthusiasm. She picks up super quick what she needs to do to get that treat and all that love from momma. |