Get a clicker and small, soft treats
Choose a quiet place with few distractions
Click once, then immediately give a treat
Repeat until the dog expects a treat after each click
Use the click only to mark the exact desired behavior
Ask for one simple behavior at a time
Click the instant the dog does the behavior correctly
Give the treat right after the click
Keep training sessions short
Practice several times a day
Reward only the behavior you want repeated
Ignore mistakes and wait for the correct response
Add a cue word after the behavior is learned
Gradually increase difficulty and distractions
Fade treats slowly by rewarding less often
End sessions on a successful repetition
