Teaching Your Puppy Basic Commands Teaching your puppy some basic commands, such as “sit,” “stay,” and “come” can help you and your dog bond and interact with each other better. Teaching your puppy these commands should begin as soon as you bring him home. Start by saying each command and providing a reward for successful completion. Use treats and verbal praise and be consistent with the command and the reward. If your puppy does not obey, do not punish him, instead, try again and be patient. Sit Sit is one of the most natural commands for most dogs to learn, which means it’s a good place to start. This command is also a great transition to other more complicated commands like stay and…