| | Hand Signal | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | Sit | Hold your palm facing upwards, with your fingers extended | Move your hand upwards and backwards, then bring it back down to your side | | Stay | Hold your palm facing your dog, with your fingers extended | Move your hand outwards, away from your body, and hold for a few seconds | | Come | Hold your arm out to the side, with your palm facing your dog | Move your arm in a circular motion, as if you're beckoning your dog to come to you | | Down | Hold your palm facing downwards, with your fingers extended | Move your hand downwards, towards the ground | | Stay Close | Hold your thumb up, with your other fingers curled in | Move your thumb up and down, as if you're giving a "thumbs up" | | Leave It | Hold your hand out, with your palm facing your dog | Move your hand in a "pushing away" motion, as if you're pushing something away from you | | Drop It | Hold your hand out, with your palm facing upwards | Move your hand downwards, as if you're taking something from your dog | | Heel | Hold your arm out to the side, with your palm facing downwards | Move your arm in a walking motion, as if you're walking alongside your dog | | Wait | Hold your palm facing your dog, with your fingers extended | Hold your hand still, with your palm facing your dog |
Verbal commands fail in crowded parks, traffic, or agility courses. Visual cues ensure clear communication despite loud background noise. 3. Supports Aging or Deaf Pets dog hand signals chart
If they look confused, say the verbal command to assist them. Slowly phase out the spoken word over several days. Phase 3: Distance and Distraction Proofing Stand 2 feet away from your dog and give the hand signal. Step back to 5 feet and repeat the signal. Gradually increase the distance up to 20 feet over time. | | Hand Signal | Description | |