Why should we teach tricks to dog? ( a YA! intresting question link inside)?

[shivi]

I just saw this intresting question : http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnSjjAWe.Ul6W0.mkXtfkl_L7BR.;_ylv=3?qid =20080314045230AAGQW2H
The replies are of various kinds.... I'd like to extend this question. ....
What kind of connection do we have with our dog n what should we teach should match. All dogs cant learn similar tricks!...
Why should dogs at home do tricks and what kind. I dont like to boast that my dog could do - this or that. But what kinda tricks should he learn so he can have a better relation with me and family n new people he meets every other day since he's given a important part of family.

[tina]

Simple tricks or instructions such as sit and stay are very important to teach your dog. This will not only be amusing but a way of showing the dog who is in charge and help keep the dog safe.

Example, if you have a dog such as I do that LOVES to run when the front door is opened, it is very good that he learned the command sit & stay. I can tell him before I open the door to sit and stay so he won't run out and get into trouble.

Dogs sure do love the treats and the attention.