| Sit | The usual use. Bottom on floor, elbows straight. |
| Down | The usual use. Bottom and elbows on floor. |
| Stay | We’re working on this one. |
| Stand | All four feet on the floor, elbows and knees straight. |
| Heel | Walk on my left. |
| Come | Come sit in front of me. |
| Off | All four feet on the floor. “Off” the couch, jump down, etc. |
| Up | Place your front feet in my lap. |
| Jump | Get up on the car seat. |
| Get in the car/ van/ house | |
| Front Door | Go to the front door of our house. |
| Pay Attention | Look at me or look where you’re going. Generally used to remind onlookers that my dog is working. |
| On my right/ left | Go to my right or left side. |
| Go round | Go around behind me to my other side. |
| Back up | Turn around to face backwards while I back up. |
| Back-back | Walk backwards. |
| Forward | Go first through the doorway, etc. |
| Behind | Walk behind me. |
| Touch | Touch the indicated object with your nose. |
| Paw | Touch the indicated object with your paw. |
| Move over | I want MY space on the couch. |
| Place | We’re working on this one. |
| No bark | We’re working on this one. |
| Take it | We’re working on this one. |
| No, Uh uh | The usual use. |
| Roll Over | Rarely used for anything other than a belly rub. |
| Where’s Your Daddy? | Lead me to my husband. |
| Want to go to the park/ walk/ shopping? | Jump with joy! |
