Whether you choose to take a firm hand, identify yourself as your dog’s “pack leader,” or go with a rewards-only/no punishment system, it’s important to stick to one basic guideline: Reward behaviors you like and ensure that behaviors you don’t like go unrewarded. Clear communication will be your strongest ally.

You can start with basic commands because they are easier to train. For instance, "sit" is probably the easiest command to learn. You can try teaching the "lie down" command afterward. One of the critical commands to train your dog is to come when called. Along with these, try teaching them to stay.