There are many critical commands your dog should recognise and obey. Among the most basic of these is ‘Sit’, which is most natural for dogs and one of the easiest to learn. Next is ‘Down’, which is crucial for control, especially when your dog is too excited. ‘Stay’ is essential, as it may prevent him from running into a fight or oncoming traffic. ‘Look at me’ is a command to focus your dog when they become distracted by passing squirrels or other dogs. ‘Come' is especially helpful in getting dogs away from potential danger. ‘Heel’ is crucial as it reminds your dog to walk alongside you. ‘Off’ helps if your pet likes to jump up on visitors, furniture or vehicles. And of course, teach your pet ‘No’, which covers everything you want your pet to stop doing.