answer_md":"## Core commands to teach early for safety and manners\n\nTeaching simple cues builds communication and strengthens your bond. Focus on short, clear sessions using high-value treats and praise. Consistency across family members ensures faster learning.\n\nHigh-priority commands:\n\n- Sit: foundational for polite waiting and leash starts.\n- Come (recall): critical for safety off-leash or in emergencies.\n- Down or place: helps calm high-energy pups and manage greetings.\n- Leave it or drop it: prevents dangerous ingestion and enforces boundaries.\n- Wait or stay: useful at doors, with food, and during greetings.\n\nTraining tips:\n\n- Keep sessions to 5–10 minutes multiple times daily.\n- Reward immediately and fade treats gradually to praise-only reinforcement.\n- Practice in varied environments to build reliability.\n\nIf you struggle with a specific cue, basic group classes are affordable and provide socialization. Early, consistent training sets the stage for a well-mannered adult dog."