How do you get the most and fastest results with your efforts?

1. Don't let the exercise session take too long and plan rather multiple, short sessions in per day so that the dog does not lose his concentration. Relaxation and tranquility is also very important for the dog. If the training takes too long, the dog may start running away, be distracted or be less interested in the reward.
2. Ensure a proper incentive or stimulation. What is the right incentive: food or toys that your dog adores.
3. Make a schedule of your training session and know what you want to do with your dog. A hip pouch can be very useful for these sessions.
4. Divide the session in small steps. Try not immediately an extremely difficult exercise. The motivation of your dog will only reduce. By working in small steps, the confidence of your dog will increase at every successful exercise. 
5. Give full attention to your dog while training. Leave your phone and other things that disturb at home. Be also self concentrated. For example, do not workout if you are tired. Training is hard work, at least for the dog but also for you.
6. Do not talk and repeat too much to your dog. This will only distract him. If you ask your dog to do an exercise, give your dog a chance to ponder just what you mean, and how he has to do it. It makes absolutely no sense to continue firing commands to your dog if he does not understand the exercise. Wait at least 10 seconds to see if your dog perform the exercise. If so, ask again and wait again. If your dog still does not respond, the situation is too difficult or you need to take back a few steps back in your training: your dog does not know what you want from him.
7. Work during training to improve the quality of execution of the exercise. If your dog understands the exercise, he should be able to perform this behavior in all circumstances, even without the motivating reward. You can teach your dog that the reward is delayed.
8. Do not say always 'no' or 'shame' with any incorrect execution of an exercise. The dog just gets discouraged and it takes time. Is an exercise not performed correctly, wait and start again. Use these words to 'punish' your dog's misbehavior for example when he would gasp for his reward.
9. Ensure that training remains enjoyable for you and your dog. If your dog is not cheerful, play a game together so he can get his motivation back. A dog who is cheerful and playful, will quickly learn the exercises.