The most over-used cue when working with dogs is “sit”. I often see dogs complying with being told to sit with the obvious body language that they would rather not and often this becomes a behavior they associate with negatively. Never, EVER push your pups rear to the ground forcing them to sit. Firstly, it's mean -- and secondly you can injure their rear end.
Ask for different cues, avoid asking your dog for behavior a in unpleasant settings and think about using a “stand-wait” before crossing the street especially in horrible weather. After all, would you want to sit down on wet, cold ground? 🐾
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