commands test Flashcards
Come
causes the dog to come directly in front of you and end in a sitting position in front of the handler ( MOST CRITICAL)
eat
this indicates to the puppy/dog that he/she MAY take or eat someting
Heel
Dog walks next to the left side of the handler on a leash and is not allows to sniff- controlled walk
Name
dog responds to its name- looks at the handler when name is spoken
Quiet
Dog will stop barking or whining
Sit (auto)
Dogs automatically sits when handler stops while the dog is on heel/side command
Stay
Causes dog to maintain their position and location until release
Better hurry
dog will eliminate-go to the bathroom
down
causes dog to go into the laying position
Drop it
causes dog to release whatever is in its mouth on the floor, on table, or in handlers lap
Kennel
dog will enter their kennel/crate
Leave it
tells dog it must ignore indicated object and direct focus back to the handler
Nope/ A-AH
dog will stop whatever he/she is doing immediately
Off
Dog will remove themselves from whatever they are on, maybe be their whole body or just their front paws
Place
dog will lay down in a designated area or place, usually on a bed, blanket, towel, etc
Say ( speak)
dog will bark once
Sit
dog goes into seated position
Speak
dog will bark once
stand
dog will stand on all fours
touch
Dog will touch an object with its nose ( you point your pointer finger at a certain object and they touch it with their noses)
Wait
dog will not cross Boundary until released
water
This indicates to the dog that it may now drink water, but it doesn’t have to
Anchor
dog will sit with back to handler in between knees for petting. used to calm the handler.
Ball
none vocal. Causes dog to retrieve ball and bring it directly back to the handler, not a spoken command
cuddle
Dog will lay next to target person on bed and not release until command by handler
kiss
dog will lick on command but not excessively
roll
dog will roll onto its back ( show their stomachs)
shake
dog offers paw
turn
dog will turn 180 degrees
wave
Tells dog to put its paw in the air like its “waving”
Alert
Dog will nudge your leg or hand ( or another person’s hand or leg)
back
dog will move backwards
Be nice
causes dog to take food from between the fingers- gently and without teeth touching the fingers ( should be automatic)
Behind
dog will move/walk behind you
Bring it here
dog will bring indicated object to you
Car
Tells the dog to jump into indicated vehicle
Careful
Warns Dog of delicate surroundings. “Careful” is not so much a command as a warning to the dog to watch out. It is used if you are in tight spaces, where if the dogs wags his/her tail, something may get knocked over or broken
dress
dog will put its head into collar or cape
front
Dog will position itself in front of handler or handler’s mobility device, either parallel to or perpendicular to person’s body based upon need, to assist in balance, transfer, or utilization of the “pay attention” command
fix
dog will untangle its leash from paws
get it
dog will get indicated object
get your leash
dog will get leash
give
dog will place item retrieve in the handler’s hand
go
go interacts the dog to leave the area ( usually targeted to indicated direction
go in
dog will go under an object ( table) and lay down
go see
dog will go to indicated person for petting
hold
dog will carry an item in its mouth
jump on
dog will move its entire body over indicated object
lap
dog will place its paws on your lap
lap/drop it
Dog will place its paws on your lap and drop object in its mouth
Lets go
dog will walk on loose leash allowed to sniff- casual walk
light
dog will turn lights on and off with their nose
look
dog will look around, inspecting surroundings
move
dog will move its body out of handlers way
paws
dog will place it front paws on your feet
push/ close it
dog will push a door open or close
quick
dog will speed up movement- walk faster
ready?
prepares dog for movement
rest
dog will “rest” his head while in a down stay. head will lay on floor or on paws
relax
dog will roll his hips over; used when dog is not completely down
release
releases dog from previous command
settle
dog will calm down
Side
dog walks next to the right side of handler and is not allowed to sniff
Thats’s it
encouragement command
tug
dog will tug on an item
undress
dog will back out of their harness or cape
Up
dog will place paws on indicated object ( nvr on a person tho)
visit
dog will place its head on your lab from either side and allow you to pet their head ( won’t sit in front of person)
what?
your response to a dog after it alerts you- tells them that you are listening
yes!
used as a timing marker in training to tell the dog that they accomplished the command
Brace
Used for balance- warns dog that you are about to apply pressure to shoulders to help balance yourself when standing or sitting
elevator
“Elevator” is not a spoken command, but a term that describes a series of commands. The handler should know the proper way to enter and exit an elevator to ensure that the dog is safe.
Go alert (person)
dog will go alert person indicated
go through
Dog will move ahead of you through the door, turn and face you, and back up as you continue through the door
Heel – Off Lead - Wheelchair
Dog walks next to the left side of the handler with no leash - Next to a Wheelchair
heel – On Lead - Wheelchair
dog walks next to the left side of the handler on a leash - Next to a Wheelchair
Step
Step” is used with balance assist dogs. The “Step” command instructs the dog to take one step at a time on a flight of stairs. The handler can then brace themselves by placing their hand on the dog’s shoulders and balance them as they go up or down the steps
zipper
tells the dog to tug on zipper pull to unzip coat, bag, etc
dry/ shake off
Dog will perform a full body “shake off”. Very important when dog is under a table in a restaurant setting. Dog should perform this command under the table.
pay attention
Dog sits on HEEL or SIDE facing the handler’s thigh and alerts handler to a person approaching from sides or rear. Alerting increases as approach is nearer. [Specifically used for clients with PTSD manifesting in the form of Sensory Integration Dysfunction.]
