How to teach your dog basic commands?

Wondering what some great basic commands are for teaching your dog? When teaching your dog basic commands it is essential for communication, safety, and good behavior. Here are some excellent commands to teach your dog:

Sit – A basic and essential command that helps your dog remain calm and in place.
Stay – Helps your dog stay in one position until released, which is especially useful for safety in certain situations.
Come – An important recall command that brings your dog to you, crucial for their safety.
Down – Teaches your dog to lie down, often calming them and improving their focus.
Heel – Keeps your dog walking beside you on a leash, which makes walks more enjoyable and controlled.
Leave it – Prevents your dog from picking up or getting into things they shouldn’t, such as dangerous objects or food.
Drop it – Useful for when your dog picks up something they shouldn't have, and you need them to release it.
Off – Helps teach your dog to get off furniture or stop jumping on people.
No – A simple command to stop unwanted behaviors, especially if your dog is doing something dangerous or inappropriate.
Wait – A more flexible version of "stay," useful when you want your dog to pause, like before crossing a street or waiting for food.
Place – Teaches your dog to go to a designated spot, like a bed or mat, and stay there.
Quiet – Helps stop excessive barking or whining, useful for maintaining peace.
Shake (or Paw) – A fun trick that’s also a great way to reinforce positive behavior.

A big key to success with these commands is consistency, patience, and positive reinforcement (like treats and praise). You can start with the basics and gradually build up to more complex commands!