Losing a pet is like losing a child and is an experience no one should ever have to go through. In fact, with the right attitude, it can be fun for both you and your dog! Having a trained dog isn’t the same as having a balanced dog, but if your dog knows a few basic commands, it can be helpful when tackling problem behaviors existing ones or those that may develop in the future.
- Watch me
- Sit
- Down
- Stay
- Heel
- Wait
- Come
- Off
- Take it
- Leave it
- Place, bed
- Stand
Remember, you’re asking a lot of your dog. If you take it up a notch and he’s really struggling, go back to the previous stage. Just these five simple commands can help keep your dog safer and improve your communication with him.