Basic Obedience Commands
Cardinal Rule
# 1 - Never give a command you cannot enforce.
# 2 - Never leave a dog on a command indefinitely, i.e. say sit then go
to the store.
# 3 - Say the command once, then make it happen
DOG’S NAME: Use this to get your dog’s attention;
this will usually bring the dog towards you COME:
Bring the dog directly to you and sit in front of you.
COME AROUND: Draws the dog back to your general direction.
HERE: This brings your dog to wherever you specifically
indicate.
HEEL: To walk exactly at your left side or to be at your
left side.
LET’S GO: This means for your dog to walk with you
in general. Not specifically at your side, but on your left and not pulling
on the leash..
SIT: To be in the sit position until you release him or
give him another comment.
DOWN: To be in a down position until you release him or
give him another command
GO TO BED: You may pick something that suits you that means
to pick your place bu do not bother me.
OUT: To get away from you
OFF: Get off or get down
LEAVE IT: To stop or drop whatever the dog has in his mouth
WAIT: To wait until you command your dog to do something
else
STAY: To remain in that place and that position until I
return to you and release you
O.K.: Always give in an upbeat and happy manner. Your release
word.
FETCH: Go get it
GIVE: To release whatever is in the mouth
KENNEL: To get into the kennel, crate, house, car
or whatever
GET BUSY: Do your business
Neil and Anne Evans, Duckback Labs
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