How to establish a non-threatening, constructive bond of emotion and communication between you and your dog which serves as the foundation for more advanced and constructive interaction. How to use correct body posture through touch, voice tone, facial expression and eye contact. How to emphasize training based on good manners, not precision obedience. A well-mannered dog is housebroken, polite when greeting people (keeps all four feet on the ground!), able to stay alone without being noisy, tolerates other animals, and is trustworthy.