Four Paws

When most people think of emergency commands for dogs, the usual suspects come to mind: “Come,” “Stay,” and perhaps “Drop it.” While these are all essential, there’s one command that often gets overlooked as a life-saving  skill: “Leave it.” You may think of “Leave it” as just a polite way to stop your dog from grabbing food off the counter or chewing on your shoes. But in the real world, “Leave it” can be the difference between safety and serious danger. Here’s why this comm