Copyright 2012 / Deborah Lee Miller-Riley, Monroe, Connecticut

Basic Vocabulary For All Dogs

1. Dog’s Name -- attention when called
   

2. Settle -- relax, calm down
   

3. Ready --  focus, ready for action
   

4. Come Here -- make contact with hand
   

5. Let’s Go -- follow me, move with caller
   

6. Walk -- move cooperatively next to walker’s (left) side (on and off leash); loose Heel work
   

7. Phooey -- do not approach, leave it alone
   

8. Sit  -- hocks and rump contact the floor while front legs are upright, default behavior.
   

9. Lie Down -- elbows, belly and hocks on the floor
   

10. Wait  -- duration of behavior, hold until released
    

11. Bring & Drop -- bring object to my hand & release it
    

12. Paws up --  jump or climb up, or just put the front paws up
    

13. Paws Off  -- all paws on the floor
    

14. Done -- task complete, released from attention
    

15. Go to (Target) -- move to designated location (i.e. go to bed, crate, kitchen rug, car)
    

Other Important Manners and Safety Behaviors

1. Sit calmly and wait for leash and collar to be attached.
   

2. Sit calmly and wait for permission to exit or enter all doors, including car doors.
   

3. Wait for permission to descend or ascend stairs.
   

4. Wait for permission to step into a road (curb hesitation).
   

5. Sit and wait for permission to greet people and dogs.
   

6. Lie down and calmly wait until released, (use during human meals, phone calls, guests).
   

7. Take treats and toys gently.
   

8. Surrender all toys, food bowl, chews and other prized resources when asked.
   

9. Calmly accept grooming and handling over entire body.