To ensure your dog is a good citizen, there are minimum commands your dog should know. Here are some of the most important ones.
Author: Caitlin Crittenden
Caitlin Crittenden is owner and head trainer of Life Dog Training. She has studied dog training for nearly 20 years and has helped dogs of all ages learn basic obedience commands, intermediate commands and off-leash commands. She has also helped dogs prepare for service, therapy and emotional support work. Plus, she has taught nearly 100 different tricks, ranging from “play dead” to “bring the food bowl to me.” Caitlin is certified through the SIRIUS Dog Trainer Academy and is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). She and her husband live in Georgia with their Border Collie, Mack, and their Curly-Coated Retriever, River.
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