[header] How to choose a training program for your dog [title] Use positive reinforcement. [step] It is extremely important that whatever training program you choose relies primarily on positive reinforcement to teach your dog desirable behavior. Whether training your dog on your own, with family members, or through a professional, training techniques must always be humane. 
[substeps] Examples of positive reinforcement include rewarding appropriate behavior with treats, attention, play, and/or verbal praise. Positive reinforcement is only one component of a category of training methods called operant conditioning.