Before you begin training your dog in public as a service dog in training (with a vest on), your puppy should know at least the following commands with a 90% success rate, both at home and in pet friendly stores.
– Sit
– Down
– Sit Stay (distance – 5 feet)
– Come (Come and sit in front of me)
– Heel (Walk at my left side on a loose leash)
– Close (Sit at my left side)
– Place (Duration – 30 second)
– Watch Me (give me eye contact)
– Leave it
– Get dressed
– Powder Your Nose (relieve herself)
A DAD should be inconspicuous and out of the way when in public. The following is a list of suggested commands your DAD should know by the completion of training so you can keep her safe and be respectful of the public.
– Sit
– Down
– Sit Stay (distance – 25 feet)
– Down Stay (distance – 25 feet)
– Stand Stay (distance – 5 feet)
– Come (Come and sit in front of me)
– Heel (Walk at my left side, sit when I stop)
– Close (Sit at my left side)
– Side (Sit at my right side)
– Between (Sit between my feet)
– Front (down between wall and my feet)
– Behind (down between a wall and backs of my heels)
– Go On (walk in front of me)
– Follow (walk behind me)
– Place (duration – 4 hours)
– Watch Me (give me eye contact)
– Leave it
– Touch
– Under
– Paws Up (front two paws on object)
– Get Up (back two paws on object)
– Get Dressed (put vest on)
– Break
– Off
– Powder Your Nose (relieve herself)
– Chill (put chin on my foot)
– Get Juice
– Get the Meter