A well-trained dog will make a much better family companion. This is especially true in households with young children or elders. Proper dog training has been known to cut down on common problems such as biting, jumping, and messing up in the house.

Whether you are training your dog yourself, or hiring someone else to train it, there are 5 basic commands that every dog must master. These include sit, stay, down, and heel. One of the most important ones, however, is simply the word no. You cannot properly train your dog without gaining their respect. This one simple word can save you a ton of hardship.

Now, you may be wondering how to establish this vital element of respect. Keep in mind that dogs are pack animals. They continually look to their pack leader to tell them what to do. The key here is to set yourself up as the pack leader.

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