Dogs with good manners make excellent neighbours. You don't want yours to be overly enthusiastic in front of a toddler who is terrified of dogs or an elderly neighbour who is shaky on her feet. 

When should you start your training? If your puppy is less than three months old, you should begin very mild training straight immediately. Begin with toilet training and home ground rules, such as where he sleeps, where he should stay during mealtimes, which rooms he is allowed in, if he is allowed on the sofa, and so on.

Sit 

Teaching your dog to sit is one of the most fundamental dog commands to teach your pooch, making it an excellent place to begin. A dog who understands the command "Sit" will be calmer and simpler to handle than a dog who has not been taught this basic command. Furthermore, the “Sit” command prepares your dog for more difficult commands like “Stay” and “Come.”

Here's how to train your dog to "Sit":

• Bring a goodie up to your dog's nose.
• Move your hand higher, allowing his head to follow the goodie and lowering his bottom.
• Say "Sit," give him the treat, and express affection after he's in a sitting posture.

Stay

The “Stay” cue, like the “Sit” command, will make your dog simpler to handle. This command may be useful in a variety of scenarios, such as when you want your dog out of the way while you conduct domestic duties or when you don't want your dog to overwhelm guests.

• First, instruct your dog to "Sit."
• Then, open your palm in front of you and say, "Stay."
• Take some deep breaths and take a few steps back. If he remains, reward him with a treat and attention.
• Increase the number of steps you take before offering the treat gradually.
• Always give your dog a treat for keeping put, even if it's only for a few seconds.

Come

The word "come" is another vital command for your dog to learn. This order comes in handy when you lose your hold on the leash or mistakenly leave the front door open. Again, this command is simple to teach and will help keep your dog out of mischief.

• Put a collar and a leash on your dog.
• Go down to his level and gently tug on the leash while saying, "Come."
• When he approaches you, shower him with attention and a treat.

This set of dog instructions might help you protect your dog from harm and enhance your communication with him. Taking the time to teach your puppy these popular dog commands is well worth the time and effort you put in. Remember that training takes time, so begin a dog-obedience training session only if you're in the correct frame of mind to exercise calm-assertive energy and patience.