commands test

Question 1

Come

Answer 1

causes the dog to come directly in front of you and end in a sitting position in front of the handler ( MOST CRITICAL)

Question 2

eat

Answer 2

this indicates to the puppy/dog that he/she MAY take or eat someting

Question 3

Heel

Answer 3

Dog walks next to the left side of the handler on a leash and is not allows to sniff- controlled walk

Question 4

Name

Answer 4

dog responds to its name- looks at the handler when name is spoken

Question 5

Quiet

Answer 5

Dog will stop barking or whining

Question 6

Sit (auto)

Answer 6

Dogs automatically sits when handler stops while the dog is on heel/side command

Question 7

Stay

Answer 7

Causes dog to maintain their position and location until release

Question 8

Better hurry

Answer 8

dog will eliminate-go to the bathroom

Question 9

down

Answer 9

causes dog to go into the laying position

Question 10

Drop it

Answer 10

causes dog to release whatever is in its mouth on the floor, on table, or in handlers lap

Question 11

Kennel

Answer 11

dog will enter their kennel/crate

Question 12

Leave it

Answer 12

tells dog it must ignore indicated object and direct focus back to the handler

Question 13

Nope/ A-AH

Answer 13

dog will stop whatever he/she is doing immediately

Question 14

Off

Answer 14

Dog will remove themselves from whatever they are on, maybe be their whole body or just their front paws

Question 15

Place

Answer 15

dog will lay down in a designated area or place, usually on a bed, blanket, towel, etc

Question 16

Say ( speak)

Answer 16

dog will bark once

Question 17

Sit

Answer 17

dog goes into seated position

Question 18

Speak

Answer 18

dog will bark once

Question 19

stand

Answer 19

dog will stand on all fours

Question 20

touch

Answer 20

Dog will touch an object with its nose ( you point your pointer finger at a certain object and they touch it with their noses)

Question 21

Wait

Answer 21

dog will not cross Boundary until released

Question 22

water

Answer 22

This indicates to the dog that it may now drink water, but it doesn’t have to

Question 23

Anchor

Answer 23

dog will sit with back to handler in between knees for petting. used to calm the handler.

Question 24

Ball

Answer 24

none vocal. Causes dog to retrieve ball and bring it directly back to the handler, not a spoken command

Question 25

cuddle

Answer 25

Dog will lay next to target person on bed and not release until command by handler

Question 26

kiss

Answer 26

dog will lick on command but not excessively

Question 27

roll

Answer 27

dog will roll onto its back ( show their stomachs)

Question 28

shake

Answer 28

dog offers paw

Question 29

turn

Answer 29

dog will turn 180 degrees

Question 30

wave

Answer 30

Tells dog to put its paw in the air like its "waving"

Question 31

Alert

Answer 31

Dog will nudge your leg or hand ( or another person's hand or leg)

Question 32

back

Answer 32

dog will move backwards

Question 33

Be nice

Answer 33

causes dog to take food from between the fingers- gently and without teeth touching the fingers ( should be automatic)

Question 34

Behind

Answer 34

dog will move/walk behind you

Question 35

Bring it here

Answer 35

dog will bring indicated object to you

Question 36

Car

Answer 36

Tells the dog to jump into indicated vehicle

Question 37

Careful

Answer 37

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

Question 38

dress

Answer 38

dog will put its head into collar or cape

Question 39

front

Answer 39

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

Question 40

fix

Answer 40

dog will untangle its leash from paws

Question 41

get it

Answer 41

dog will get indicated object

Question 42

get your leash

Answer 42

dog will get leash

Question 43

give

Answer 43

dog will place item retrieve in the handler's hand

Question 44

go

Answer 44

go interacts the dog to leave the area ( usually targeted to indicated direction

Question 45

go in

Answer 45

dog will go under an object ( table) and lay down

Question 46

go see

Answer 46

dog will go to indicated person for petting

Question 47

hold

Answer 47

dog will carry an item in its mouth

Question 48

jump on

Answer 48

dog will move its entire body over indicated object

Question 49

lap

Answer 49

dog will place its paws on your lap

Question 50

lap/drop it

Answer 50

Dog will place its paws on your lap and drop object in its mouth

Question 51

Lets go

Answer 51

dog will walk on loose leash allowed to sniff- casual walk

Question 52

light

Answer 52

dog will turn lights on and off with their nose

Question 53

look

Answer 53

dog will look around, inspecting surroundings

Question 54

move

Answer 54

dog will move its body out of handlers way

Question 55

paws

Answer 55

dog will place it front paws on your feet

Question 56

push/ close it

Answer 56

dog will push a door open or close

Question 57

quick

Answer 57

dog will speed up movement- walk faster

Question 58

ready?

Answer 58

prepares dog for movement

Question 59

rest

Answer 59

dog will "rest" his head while in a down stay. head will lay on floor or on paws

Question 60

relax

Answer 60

dog will roll his hips over; used when dog is not completely down

Question 61

release

Answer 61

releases dog from previous command

Question 62

settle

Answer 62

dog will calm down

Question 63

Side

Answer 63

dog walks next to the right side of handler and is not allowed to sniff

Question 64

Thats's it

Answer 64

encouragement command

Question 65

tug

Answer 65

dog will tug on an item

Question 66

undress

Answer 66

dog will back out of their harness or cape

Question 67

Up

Answer 67

dog will place paws on indicated object ( nvr on a person tho)

Question 68

visit

Answer 68

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)

Question 69

what?

Answer 69

your response to a dog after it alerts you- tells them that you are listening

Question 70

yes!

Answer 70

used as a timing marker in training to tell the dog that they accomplished the command

Question 71

Brace

Answer 71

Used for balance- warns dog that you are about to apply pressure to shoulders to help balance yourself when standing or sitting

Question 72

elevator

Answer 72

"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.

Question 73

Go alert (person)

Answer 73

dog will go alert person indicated

Question 74

go through

Answer 74

Dog will move ahead of you through the door, turn and face you, and back up as you continue through the door

Question 75

Heel – Off Lead - Wheelchair

Answer 75

Dog walks next to the left side of the handler with no leash - Next to a Wheelchair

Question 76

heel – On Lead - Wheelchair

Answer 76

dog walks next to the left side of the handler on a leash - Next to a Wheelchair

Question 77

Step

Answer 77

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

Question 78

zipper

Answer 78

tells the dog to tug on zipper pull to unzip coat, bag, etc

Question 79

dry/ shake off

Answer 79

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.

Question 80

pay attention

Answer 80

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.]