Communicating With The Dog
Fundamentally, dog training and dog behavior are about communication. From the human perspective the handler is communicating to the dog what dog behavior is correct, desired, or preferred in what circumstances. From the canine perspective the handler must communicate what dog behavior will give the most satisfaction to his natural instincts and emotions. Without that inner satisfaction a dog will not work well.
A successful handler must also understand the communication that the dog sends to the handler. The dog can signal that he is unsure, confused, nervous, happy, excited, and so on. The emotional state of the dog is an important consideration in directing the training, as a dog that is stressed or distracted will not learn efficiently. Source: Wikipedia
