Here is the list of commands I teach my foster dogs. How well they know and respond to them depends on how long the dog has been in my household.
Sit
Down- to lay down
Stay
Here- when I want them to come to me.
Heel
Off- when I want the dog not to jump on people or get off of things such as couches, benches, Etc..
Up- when I want the dog to get on something or into the car.
Back up- the dog needs to back away.
No kitchen- not allowed in the kitchen.
No begging- the dog can't beg or be within approximately 2-3 feet from a person with food.
No biting- this if for dogs that came to me that were a little mouthy.
Gently- When giving treats the dog has to gently take it when you feed it to them.
Cross- means the dog can cross the street. I teach the dog they can't just run into the street.
Bed- the dog must go to their bed.
OK- this is what I use for a "Release" word when they are set on a sit/stay, down or heel. This allows them to no longer have to obey the command and they can do what they want to, or give them a break.
Hey- I use "Hey" in most instances instead of "No". I still use "No" when it is appropriate but sometimes the dog is not really doing anything bad but you want them to stop or do something else. Hey means for them to stop what they are doing and pay attention to me.
Come around- when you are walking and the dog goes around the wrong side of a pole or tree and now you are both on the opposite sides. This tells the dog they must come back the way they came and come around the obstacle to my side.
Settle- means the dog must calm down and relax (Usually having the dog sit) before they get to do anything. (walks, play).
Leave it- if the dog comes across something (food, trash, whatever ) that I don't want the touching or putting in their mouth I tell them to "leave it"
Far enough- used when the dog gets too far away and I want them to stop, but I do not necessarily want the dog to come back to me.
Sit
Down- to lay down
Stay
Here- when I want them to come to me.
Heel
Off- when I want the dog not to jump on people or get off of things such as couches, benches, Etc..
Up- when I want the dog to get on something or into the car.
Back up- the dog needs to back away.
No kitchen- not allowed in the kitchen.
No begging- the dog can't beg or be within approximately 2-3 feet from a person with food.
No biting- this if for dogs that came to me that were a little mouthy.
Gently- When giving treats the dog has to gently take it when you feed it to them.
Cross- means the dog can cross the street. I teach the dog they can't just run into the street.
Bed- the dog must go to their bed.
OK- this is what I use for a "Release" word when they are set on a sit/stay, down or heel. This allows them to no longer have to obey the command and they can do what they want to, or give them a break.
Hey- I use "Hey" in most instances instead of "No". I still use "No" when it is appropriate but sometimes the dog is not really doing anything bad but you want them to stop or do something else. Hey means for them to stop what they are doing and pay attention to me.
Come around- when you are walking and the dog goes around the wrong side of a pole or tree and now you are both on the opposite sides. This tells the dog they must come back the way they came and come around the obstacle to my side.
Settle- means the dog must calm down and relax (Usually having the dog sit) before they get to do anything. (walks, play).
Leave it- if the dog comes across something (food, trash, whatever ) that I don't want the touching or putting in their mouth I tell them to "leave it"
Far enough- used when the dog gets too far away and I want them to stop, but I do not necessarily want the dog to come back to me.