Though it is true that some dogs can be trained easier than others, all dogs can be taught in some way. This training involves some simple steps or procedures. The first deals with rewards. Rewards teach your dog what choices he makes please you. If he gets a reward, he knows he did what you wanted. It reinforces the behavior. Dogs, like children, must be trained with consistency and clarity. By clarity we mean that each command is directed by a single phrase. To use synonyms to teach the dog...