Training becomes particularly exciting when you combine all the possibilities of the basic signals. This type of training is very physically and mentally demanding for the dog. The movement structure and signal control require a high level of concentration from your dog. Some dogs are calm, some are very focussed and others are very jittery. It's your job to treat your dog as an individual and to follow his nature. So if you notice that the exercise is very intense for your dog and pushes him a lot, then it's better to slow down a little and limit yourself to a few repetitions. However, if your dog is the relaxed type, then your full physical effort and maximum motivation are required to ensure great cooperation. Basic signals mean one thing above all: fun. Only if you can make the training exciting and fun will your dog enjoy doing it with you in stimulating environments. The training plan can help you with this.
Use fixed time slots of a few minutes for combination training, in which you repeat what you have learnt with your dog. By varying and constantly changing the signals, you will quickly realise which signals are not yet particularly good. You should work more intensively on the signals that your dog has not yet mastered well during training.
As always with dog training, it is better to schedule several small sessions rather than defining a long time slot for training. Training should be fun for you and your dog and should not exceed your dog's concentration and capacity. So if you notice that your dog is no longer focussed, give him one last signal that he is particularly good at and end the session. After a break, you can start again. You will see that short sessions make training much more effective and give both you and your dog more pleasure and a sense of achievement. Motivation is a very important driver for proper learning.
