There are five important commands that every dog should know: 'sit', 'stay', 'down', 'come, and 'heel'. The steps below will give explicit instructions for each command using vocal cues and hand ...

Subscribe today. Commands offer a basic language for you to communicate with your dog, and when they’re paired with a solid foundation of socialization, you end up with a very good boy or girl.

STEP UP allows members to get hands-on interaction by practicing basic dog commands with dogs like Maui, a mixed breed of labrador and golden retriever, which Szyman is raising for service.