For me it’s get, as in “get the fuck off my chair/bed/other dog/lunch”.
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Can’t believe I forgot to the mention this. We use a hand signal for the commands as follows:
Sit = close hand while raising it up
Stay = open hand facing dog
Come = do a “one hand clap” in any orientation
Down = open hand moving down
Scoot = thumbs up in the “get outta here” way.
With our previous dog I initially did this so I could give her commands silently and at a distance, both of which are extremely convenient. The real payoff came when she eventually went deaf at 14. Our current dog took to these signals quickly. TBH, I didn’t even realize I was teaching them because we do the hand signals w/o even thinking about it.
Final thoughts: There is some “advanced stuff” I could discuss if you are interested but really, you want to spend some time (a couple years) on these core elements before getting into anything further. The relationship element being the most important concept, aiming to have your dog desire to be close to you which ultimately (imo) makes every command work more effectively.
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“get” is a good choice of word. Short and percussive which works well at a distance (if like our dog, she is suddenly rolling on a decomposed snake).
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Mine are always rolling in fox shit.
I hate fox shit.
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“scoot” is just the word we use. As mentioned above you could use “get” or whatever works for you. Ideally, the word sounds different than any other command.
I am guessing you are asking for a link of how to teach it, but it is simple so I will just outline it: Have your dog sit. Gently walk towards them and directly through the sitting spot while saying “scoot” as you bump into them with your legs. When they move, give a small treat. Repeat and slowly expand to other “scoot” situations.
Tip: Have treats your dog is crazy for. Our dog really responds to the Pupford beef liver treats, which are dry and travel well in the pocket.
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Aha, ok,
In hebrew it’s “bo’ea” 
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The hand signals are things I will try to stick to.
Yes. I Hope she is understand it 
, she gives me kisses, so I think we’re ok, but she loves everything alive 
Thank you for the time and info.
Ultimately, you’re training yourself too. Mistakes happen and its okay.
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This was actually one of the biggest things I realised with our second dog. He was a handful and in many way still is, and I cannot change that. What I have to do is learn as much about dogs and training myself, and the dog will follow.
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While I don’t disagree with this at all, our dogs have all been trained to wait for an ‘okay’ before going for their food bowls, and they’ve all been pretty good at spotting the difference between ‘okay’ and words like pompeii, souflee, okieladokilie, oklahoma, and any other random thing we could think of at the time. They’d start and then check themselves.
Our current two also respond to okay if it’s my wife feeding them, but for some reason ignore it from me and wait for a finger click.