One of the most important commands you'll ever teach your dog is 'Sit!' Puppies need to learn how to react to your instruction as early as possible to avoid dangerous situations. If you have just adopted a dog, this is a command he needs to learn very early on.We all want to take care of our dogs and make sure they don't run in front of cars or take off after other animals in an off-leash park.If the dog is sitting calmly by your side, these dangers can be ruled out. As the alpha in your family, you need to decide when your dog should sit and stay and when he can move off.He needs you to teach him it's not safe to leave his yard and run onto the road. Approach the lesson calmly. Be patient, offer praise when he does the right thing and be consistent by having everyone in your family use the same commands.Your dog doesn't know that, 'Don't move!' is the same as 'Sit!'Find a quiet area without distractions and take a handful of small tasty treats.Walk with your … [Continue reading...]