The following list includes some of the basic and advanced obedience commands that Teresa can help you teach your dog.


Name:  Give owner attention when name is called.
Sit:  Dog stationary with bottom on floor.
Down:  Laying down on floor.
Come:  Come when called and sit in front of owner.
Loose leash walking:  Walking on leash with owner without tension on the leash.  This is not a formal heel.
Heel: Walking on leash next to owner's left side with front paws never crossing the back of owner's left heel.
Place:  Go to mat/bed and lay down until released.
Free:  A release command given to the dog to indicate the end of a command.
Leave it:  Do not interact with specific person/animal/ object.
Out/Drop it:  Release an object from mouth.
Climb:  Get up onto object and don't step off until released.  ( such as exam table at veterinary office)
Stay: remain in a command until release word is given
Off:  Get off of object
Settle:  Lay down in a relaxed position (usually a dog laying on it's side)