Learn the 7 Common Commands you'll use every day. with your dog: sit, stay, down, come, off, heel, and no.

There are various training approaches to choose from—but the two most ethical are positive reinforcement and clicker training. “The right method and style of training will help a dog excel,” says Joe Nutkins, an accredited dog trainer and canine behaviorist.

Golden Rule #1: Let the dog choose It is crucial to remember that all behavior is conditional. This means to teach or modify any behavior, we need to change the conditions that allow it to occur.