Down is another oral command that comes very handy when your dog is going where he is not supposed to go.

· Start the exercise with your pup in a sitting position,

· Dangle a piece of treat or a piece of meat in front of the dog’s nose,

· Start with your dog in the sit position.

· Now slowly move the treat down on the ground in front of the paws,

· Slowly pull the treat out along the ground in a L shape,

· When the puppy lies down, repeat the command- Waldo, down,

· When he sits down, praise him for his good behavior,

· Repeat this command several times a day till your pup masters the technique.

The come command is one of the most important oral commands, come is an essential command to keep your puppy under control and also to make them safe and out of danger.
 
Make your puppy wear his leash,
 
Make him to sit and stay at a particular place,
 
Walk away a few steps with a treat in your hand,
 
Turn and face the puppy to say “come” command and start praising him.
 
Reward and praise your dog when he comes near you,

Increase the distance between you and the dog every day,
 
Remove the leash once you perceive that your puppy has mastered the technique,

Never scold the dog when you’re training it for oral commands. Dogs can learn what you intend to teach them.

Obedience training comprises of several innovative techniques and nothing could be as exciting as teaching your puppy basic commands like sit, stay, down, come and heel. These simple commands form the core of any training schedule.

By using these commands, you can teach your dog’s basic essence of obedience and discipline within a short span of time. But, remember that every other dog is a different breed and each breed has its own basic commands.

There are many types of training methods to try out and you can pick up the best one that serves your purpose very well. Here are some of the most famous basic commands that are used by almost every other breeder:

• Sit
• Stay
• Down
• Come
• Heel

Never forget to end the daily exercise with a final word of praise and a big treat.