Obedience Commands
Here: The dog should come directly to you when called.
Heel: The dog is set up on the left-hand side of you, not in front or behind you, to keep pace with you while walking/running. Only use the command once the dog is close to you after saying “here.”
**Tip: Placing your left hand, palm open, by your side or patting the outer part of your left leg while also using the verbal command can help act as a target or cue for where the dog needs to be.**
Sit:The dog sits immediately, faces towards you, and stays sitting until released.
**We use the word “sit” to represent the command for both “sit” and “stay.” **
Down: The dog lies down and should continue to lie down until released.
Wait / No Sit: The dog should sit and focus on you where they are and not continue the action until told a follow-up command.
**These commands are used interchangeably**
Kennel / Place: The dog will get into a crate, kennel, or dog bed. It is also used to load a dog into a vehicle or ATV.
**These commands are used interchangeably**
Out: The dog will know to go outside for potty or playtime.
Quiet: The dog should be silent in a crate/kennel or any setting.
While we have worked to build a foundation with your dog using these commands, you will need to enforce them at home to maintain your dog’s obedience training.
