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Make sure you prune at the correct time of the year. This is usually done just before buds start swelling, in very early Spring. Fig trees are very easy to prune, and if the tree is healthy and vigorous, you'll have little to worry about.
Most growers will trim off all dead wood, and then prune back to establish a basic framework of branches, and build from there. Once the shape of the plant has been established it's very easy to control all new growth. Just let new growth develop where YOU want new branches, and rub out all buds that sprout in the wrong positions. This is an ongoing process, and we all learn to deal with sprout selection. After a few seasons of controlled growth you will have a masterpiece! One caveat: Major pruning should be done with the correct pruning saws, and don't leave any stubs.
Also, search the fig forums for pinching techniques, and when used in conjunction with pruning techniques, you will not only have a shapely tree, but also a productive tree that will ripen figs earlier in the season.
Good luck.