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As a dog owner it is important to instill some basic commands into your pooch. Not only will this help you keep your dog disciplined and happily obedient but these are commands that may also keep your pup safe. In an effort to help our readers know more, NuVet thought we would put together a list of some commands that every dog should have a strong understanding of. Keep reading to learn more.

NuVet Labs|5 Commands You Must Teach Your Dog

Sit or Stay Teaching your pooch to “sit” or “stay” should be

at the top of your list. If your pup can master either of these two commands it means that you can pretty much ensure that your dog won’t budge when you need them to stay put.

This can be helpful if you and your dog are out and about in a high traffic area or you need to get your dog’s leash on without him moving around.

NuVet Labs| 5 Commands You Must Teach Your Dog

Down Despite how it might look, when you give your

dog the “down” command she should be quite engaged in what you are telling her.

Like the “sit” command the “down” command can keep your pup safe in a potentially tricky situation like when you may both be in a busy place or another dog is around

NuVet Labs|5 Commands You Must Teach Your Dog

Fetch Teaching your pooch how to play

fetch is not only excellent exercise but a game your dog will naturally love.

The main idea of fetch is that you are teaching your dog to retrieve a desired object, usually a ball, and to bring it back to you.

Fetch is also a great way to reaffirm your relationship.

NuVet Labs |5 Commands You Must Teach Your Dog

Drop it For obvious reasons, teaching your

dog to “drop it” can be beneficial. Dogs are naturally curious critters

and have the tendency to put things in their mouths that don’t always belong.

If you observe her doing this and your pup has a strong understanding of the command “drop it” you can prevent a potentially dangerous or other unsafe situation from occurring.

NuVet Labs| 5 Commands You Must Teach Your Dog

Their Name Teaching your dog to know and respond to

their name is very important to instill into your pup. If your dog knows her name, she should come when called.

Like the previously mentioned commands, recognizing and responding to her name may keep your dog safe in a potentially harmful or chaotic situation where your dog needs to obey you.

NuVet Labs: 5 Commands You Must Teach Your Dog

Not only will teaching your dog these basic commands keep her safe they will also help strengthen your relationship.

Dogs ultimately want to please their human parents, which will make learning these commands enjoyable for your pooch - just make sure to give her plenty of praise and plenty of tasty rewards.

NuVet knows that keeping your dog healthy is just as important as keeping her safe, which is why we encourage you to give NuVet Plus a try. NuVet Plus is a nutritious vitamin supplement created just for dogs.

NuVet Labs: 5 Commands You Must Teach Your Dog

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