ANIMAL TRAINING STYLE AND PROTOCOL. To start the training session on a positive note, is very important with any program, the positive results from being positive are guess what, all positive, amazing stuff. The positive reinforcement schedule cannot fail unless the program has been corrupted by negative reinforcement. Elimination of negative unwanted behaviour will take much longer than when it was origionally trained and unintentially reinforced. If the subject has a phyical or mental problem and does not posess, the moterskills required to carry out the functions as per normal. With the exception of the above you will find success on all your training endeavours. Never ask too much from the subject, attempt at all times to be attuned with the level of thinking. Forgivness and patience the key variables or components. Be prepared to revise any training program, attempt as little change to the original behaviours as possible. Regression is a efficent tool for increasing the speed of learning and increasing the confidence of the subject to tackle the remaining levels or behaviours within the total routine. Be prepared to use this tool often, the more the better to build up that confidence. The confident animal will progress faster,than that of the confused untrained animal. Eliminate confusion and you have progression, simplification will elicit those results. Welcome to the ladder of success in all aspects of your behaviour.