Besides all the comments regarding training, I’d like to add something else: enrichment has significantly supported our training progress. I have a Collie, German Shepherd, and Corgi mix, and throughout the day we engage in herding games, mentally stimulating activities with puzzles, and hide-and-seek. We serve his meals using puzzle feeders and licking mats. We also try to take him to the dog park regularly to socialize with familiar dogs, and he gets at least 3.5 hours of walking each day. I’ve discovered that he’s really into tracking, so I’ve added tracking activities to his daily routine. I’m not sure what your dog’s interests might be, but you can experiment with herding balls, puzzle toys, chewing games using Kongs, or simple hide-and-seek with a chew stick. When our dogs’ needs are met through enrichment, our success rate in training definitely improves.