#Universal dog training hand signals how to

Get further instructions on dog obedience training and remember.Lately I’ve been getting so many questions on our Deaf Dogs Rock Facebook page asking about how to tell or train a deaf puppy “no”, “sit” or “laydown”. Your dog will assume the heel position for his reward. After several successful heel positions have been achieved, step 2 feet away from your dog and tap your hip. You can also teach this command on leash, too. This one will take some practice so plan on having lots of treats available. Pat your hip or upper thigh and say HEEL. With a treat in your hand and your arm lowered to your side. Just motion your dog to the down position and treat when he complies.ĭog Hand Signal for HEEL : Teach your dog to HEEL or walk nicely next to you by using a lowered arm motion and a pat to your leg or hip.Īn open area of a large room or outside, begin by slowly walking around On the sixth attempt, do not use the verbal cue. Be sure to use the down command and treat reward to mark the successful action. Under your leg and as soon as your Schnauzer goes down to get it sayĬontinue the entire process from a sit to down position for 5 times. Go DOWN, while you are in the squatting position, place the kibble up Say DOWN while passing the kibble in front of your Schnauzer's nose. Your hand, slowly squat down while lowering your arm towards the floor. Your Miniature Schnauzer sit in front of you. Just use the hand command and reward your dog when he complies.ĭog Hand Signal for DOWN : Teach your dog to lie DOWN by bringing your arm straight down, pointing to the floor. If your dog successfully complies, on the fourth time do not say COME. Once your Schnauzer comes towards your praiseĪnd reward him with the treat and begin again. Piece of kibble in between your index finger and thumb.Īrm across to your opposite shoulder and say COME, and at that exact Next, with your hand by your side, show your dog that you are holding a Your Miniature Schnauzer in front of you and at least 3 feet away. Wait for a count of 5 and if your Schnauzer remained in the Stay position, go back to him and say good stay and give him a well deserve treat.ĭog Hand Signal for COME : Teach your dog to COME by using a sweeping motion with your right arm going across your chest to your left shoulder. Next time take a few steps away from your dog and give the hand signal only (ie do not say stay) walk a few more steps away and show the gesture once more. Wait for aĬount of three and if your dog does not move, go to him and hand him his

If your Schnauzer stillĭoes not move, go back and reward him again.Īrm up with your palm facing your Schnauzer and say STAY. Start again but this time take 2 steps back.

If your dog does not move go back to him and give him a Your Schnauzer is in the SIT position, hold your palm in front of hisįace and say STAY and take one step back. Alternate times you offer a treat reward so your dog learning to respond to the hand signal and not just to get the reward.ĭog Hand Signal for STAY : Teach your dog to STAY by raising your arm up straight and palm facing forward. On the fourth time do not say SIT, just use the hand signal only and your dog should comply. As soon as he sits also use the verbal command SIT and reward him with the kibble.Ĭontinue to practice using verbal cue and gesture for 3 times. Because your Schnauzer isįollowing your hand holding the kibble, his bottom will hit the floor. Kibble in your hand by your side, bring your arm up to a 45 degree With your Miniature Schnauzer in front of you and a piece of Dog Hand Signal for SIT: Teach your dog to SIT by using a quick flip motion of your hand from palm facing down to palm facing up.

Universal dog training hand signals