Dog Training Commands Glossary of terms

Commands

DOWN
Down means down, it does not mean down then go do something else, there should be no need to use Stay or Wait when in a down.

SIT
As above Sit means Sit, no exceptions!

OUT
Whatever you have in your mouth, release it and get it out.

LEAVE
This tells your dog to leave whatever it is they want, before they actually get hold of it.

HEEL
Walk by the side of me.

COME
Stop what you are doing and come back to me directly and as fast as you can!

SETTLE
Chill out and go to sleep, a great one for going to the Pub or a Coffee Shop!

Markers

GOOD
Keep doing what you are doing and I will come and reward you.

YES
Well done for doing whatever you just did, now come to me and get your reward.

BREAK
This is use to let your dog know that the current command or work is over and they can go and be a dog.

ENOUGH
Stop doing what ever it is you are doing!