DOG HAND SIGNALS CHEAT SHEET Sit ___________ palm up, raise hand Down __________ palm down, lower hand Stay __________ flat palm facing dog Come __________ arm sweep to opposite shoulder Heel __________ pat hip Leave it ______ closed fist → open hand away Drop it _______ point at floor → palm up Spin __________ circle finger Touch __________ open palm near nose All done _______ open palms, wave side to side Hand signals build focus and impulse control . Start with “Sit” and “Down” – they are easiest. Within one week of 5-minute daily sessions, most dogs will respond to the empty hand signal alone.
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