[Page Header – Large Bold] BASIC DOG TRAINING HAND SIGNALS
| Command | Hand Signal | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Palm facing up, raise hand | Start with hand at your side, palm up. Raise your hand toward your shoulder like you are offering a treat to the sky. | | DOWN | Flat palm, lower hand | Begin with palm facing the floor at chest level. Slowly lower your hand straight down toward the ground. | | STAY | Open palm, stop gesture | Hold your hand out in front of the dog’s face, palm facing them (like a traffic cop saying “stop”). | | COME | Arm sweep to chest | Extend arm out to your side at shoulder height, then sweep your hand dramatically toward your chest. | | HEEL | Pat your hip or thigh | Lightly pat your hip or thigh on the side you want the dog to walk on (usually left side). | | STAND | Palm up, pull back | Start with palm facing the dog at chest level, then pull your hand backward toward your body like beckoning. | | DROP IT / LEAVE IT | Close fist | Make a fist and hold it in front of the dog’s nose (like you are hiding something inside). | | WAIT | Flat palm, fingers up | Similar to STAY, but hold your palm facing the dog at waist level with fingers pointing up. | basic dog printable dog training hand signals chart pdf
Below is a breakdown of the standard obedience hand signals, how to use them, and a text-based visual reference you can use to create your own printable chart. [Page Header – Large Bold] BASIC DOG TRAINING