Basic Commands

Come: Dog will come when called
Sit (and Extended Sit): Dog will sit on-command and hold their sit until they are released
Down (and Extended Down): Dog will lie down and stay until released
Place: Dog will sit on a specific location/object that you point to (chair, park bench, etc) and remain on the object until released
Loose Leash Walking: (walk right beside of you on a leash)
Off: (Dog will not jump on you or anyone else)

Advanced Commands

Extended Distance Obedience: Dog will obey commands from a distance of 50+ yards
Heel: Dog will come to you and sit behind your left leg
Watch: Dog will stare at you until released
Through: Dog will go in between your legs and sit
Stand: Dog will rise from a sit or down position
Front: Dog will come to you and sit in front of you
Focused Heel: Dog will stare at you the entire time they heel
Touch: Dog will stand up against anything you point to
Casting/Send Away/Load-Up: Dog is sent away to a desired location (example: Load into vehicle or crate)
Leave It: Dog will not touch or eat something
Greeting Manners: Dog will greet strangers (at the door or on the street) politely – without jumping
Meal Manners: Dog will wait politely for meals until released
Door Manners: Dog will wait politely at doors and gates until they are opened and the dog is released

General Obedience Terms

Break: a cue that the dog may release from a command.
Aggression: When a dog displays the threat of harm to another individual or dog – involving snarling, growling, snapping, biting, barking or lunging. Aggression can be due to guarding territory or protecting a family member, resource guarding, fear, frustration, prey drive and/or pain. NOTE: It is impossible to guarantee complete fixes of major behavioral issues such as dog aggression/people aggression. We can give you control and better help manage these issues.
Reactivity: Commonly confused with aggression. Dogs that are reactive are those that overreact to certain things or situations. Reactivity can be due to genetics, lack of proper socialization or a combination of the two and is typically driven by fear. Reactive dogs may have certain triggers such as men with beards or hats, small children or being on a leash.
Distractions: Distractions can be sounds, smells, other humans, dogs, or other stimuli that detract from a dog’s ability to remain focused.
Marker: A marker is just a stimulus that pinpoints the behavior used to earn a reward. It can be a clicker, a verbal cue (“Good Boy!”) or other.