Obedience

Break	Release cue	1 – 8-16 weeks
Down (auto on hip) – verbal and signal	Dog downs when given either verbal cue or signal only	1 – 8-16 weeks
Down Stay (easy distance, distractions or durations go slow)	Stay is never a recall	1 – 8-16 weeks
Forward	Heel	1 – 8-16 weeks
On your Mat	Getting the dog to go to the dirty paw mat	1 – 8-16 weeks
Recall “Name come” “Name” “Come”	Should be trained 3 ways in case of emergency	1 – 8-16 weeks
Sit – on verbal and signal	Dog sits when given either verbal cue or signal only	1 – 8-16 weeks
Stand – Verbal and signal	Dog Stands when given either verbal cue or signal only	1 – 8-16 weeks
Wait	Can be used for recall	1 – 8-16 weeks
Watch	Focus	1 – 8-16 weeks
Back up – verbal and signal	Dog must back up on either a verbal or signal in heel position and in the front position	2 – 4-6 months
Close and away	Laterals moving to the left or to the right in a swift horizontal way	2 – 4-6 months
Get in – Verbal or signal	Get your pup in heel positions using either verbal or signal	2 – 4-6 months
Middle	Dog must circle and sit between handlers’ feet ensuring the tail is protected	2 – 4-6 months
Paws up	The must pup both front paws up on an object	2 – 4-6 months
Under	Asking the dog to go under a chair / table/ or legs if it is safe for the pup.	2 – 4-6 months
Scooch	Dog stays in a down position and moves backward	3 – 7-12 months