This large gesture is visible from a distance and invites the dog into the handler's space.
Both signals represent an invitation into your personal space.
"Come" (Recall)
The handler uses a treat in the hand to guide the dog into the position. As the dog performs the action, the hand signal is executed naturally.
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The Sweep: Start with your arm out to your side and sweep it across your chest to the opposite shoulder. The Tap: Simply tap your chest with an open palm.
The downward motion mimics the desired lowering of the body. This large gesture is visible from a distance
Possessing a chart is insufficient; the methodology of application determines success.
COMMAND | HAND SIGNAL ----------+----------------------------------------- Sit | Palm up, lift from nose to forehead Down | Palm down, lower hand to ground Stay | Open palm toward dog, held still Come | Arms out then sweep to chest Heel | Pat left hip Wait | Index finger up Release | Both hands sweep outward from chest Touch | Open palm target Place | Point to bed/mat Quiet | Finger over lips Speak | Fingers open/close like mouth Roll over | Circular finger motion over dog’s back Spin | Circular point motion in direction As the dog performs the action, the hand