Essential Daily Commands to Teach Your Dog

Teach your dog to sit on command before feeding, crossing streets, etc. It builds impulse control.

Sit  

Stay keeps your dog in place when needed for safety. Start small and reward duration.

Stay

A reliable recall like "come" gets your dog to return when called. It could save their life.

Come 

Useful for settling your dog in one spot. Teach with treats luring down from a sit

Down

Leave it helps prevent your dog from ingesting dangerous or undesirable objects.

Leave It

Drop it makes your dog release an item from their mouth. Important for safety.

Drop It 

Heel teaches your dog to walk beside you politely on leash without pulling.

Heel 

Tips for Traveling With Your Dog