Sit, stay, come, down, and leave it form the foundation of good manners. Train in short, five-minute sessions — puppies lose focus quickly.
Use positive reinforcement: a treat and praise the moment your puppy gets it right. Avoid punishment-based methods, which can create fear and anxiety rather than good habits.
Consistency across everyone in the household matters more than any single technique — agree on the same words and hand signals from day one.