How to tame a dog

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1. Sit down - Teach the dog to sit on command.

2. Lie down - Teach the dog to lie down on command.

3. Give - Train the dog to give you its paw on command.

4. Stop - Discourage the dog from biting or nipping with a firm "stop" or "no".

5. Walk - Train the dog to walk calmly on a leash without pulling.

6. Run - Encourage the dog to run and play in a safe and controlled manner.

7. Stay - Train the dog to stay in one place until you give the release command.

8. Come - Teach the dog to come to you on command.

9. Drop - Train the dog to drop whatever it is holding in its mouth.

10. Quiet - Discourage the dog from excessive barking or howling with a firm "quiet" command.

11. Stay close - Encourage the dog to stay close to you when off-leash by using the command "stay close" and rewarding the dog for good behavior.

12. Catch - Train the dog to catch a ball or other objects in its mouth on command.