A fawn-colored pug with a wrinkled face sits on a hardwood floor in front of a treat and a training clicker, with a beige sofa and green plant in the background.

What Basic Commands Should a Dog Know — From Sit to Stay and Beyond

When I brought my pugs home, life got a whole lot louder—and a little messier, too. They were cute beyond belief, but also stubborn little bundles of chaos. It didn’t take long to realize I needed to teach them some basic commands, or I’d lose my mind just trying to get through a simple walk…