• Menu
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Before Header

Volunteer LoginClient Services LoginPuppy Program Login

Can Do Canines Assistance Dogs logo

Our Dogs Fetch Amazing Things

  • Puppy Program Home
  • Resources
    • Common Cues
    • Key Behaviors
    • Level Assessments
    • Public Training Outings
      • Set Up for a Successful Outing
    • Reference Library
    • Program Standards
  • Training Opportunities
    • Register for an Opportunity
    • Upcoming Seminars
  • Forms
    • Request Forms
    • Volunteer Feedback Forms
    • Submit Medical Information
    • Home Visit Feedback & Resources
    • Public Access Training Feedback
  • Contact
    • Contact Can Do Canines
    • Puppy Program Staff
  • News
  • FAQs
  • Puppy Program Home
  • Resources
    • Common Cues
    • Key Behaviors
    • Level Assessments
    • Public Training Outings
      • Set Up for a Successful Outing
    • Reference Library
    • Program Standards
  • Training Opportunities
    • Register for an Opportunity
    • Upcoming Seminars
  • Forms
    • Request Forms
    • Volunteer Feedback Forms
    • Submit Medical Information
    • Home Visit Feedback & Resources
    • Public Access Training Feedback
  • Contact
    • Contact Can Do Canines
    • Puppy Program Staff
  • News
  • FAQs
Home / Get Involved / Puppy Program Portal / Resources / Common Cues

Common Cues

Common Cues

For a visual showing the ideal performance of each cue, click the cue name below to launch a video.
For guidance on teaching these cues, register for Can Do Canines group or one on one training opportunities.

Jump to sections on this page
 The Basics | Positioning and Walking | Other Cues | Tricks

The Basics

Click the plus sign to expand the description and access a training video.

Name Come
Name

The dog’s name equals eye contact and sustained attention within 1-2 seconds of cue. Not a recall, but okay if dog moves towards handler.

Come

The dog recalls quickly to front zone, within touch distance of handler. The dog is able to recall from a distance and away from distractions.

Positioning & Walking

Name

The dog’s name equals eye contact and sustained attention within 1-2 seconds of cue. Not a recall, but okay if dog moves towards handler.

Come

The dog recalls quickly to front zone, within touch distance of handler. The dog is able to recall from a distance and away from distractions.

Get Busy

The dog’s cue to eliminate.

Get Dressed

The dog will move their nose into their collar, cape and other equipment without a lure and stay still while they are fastened. Handler does not need to reach forward or bend over; handler can remain seated.

Other Cues

Name

The dog’s name equals eye contact and sustained attention within 1-2 seconds of cue. Not a recall, but okay if dog moves towards handler.

Come

The dog recalls quickly to front zone, within touch distance of handler. The dog is able to recall from a distance and away from distractions.

Get Busy

The dog’s cue to eliminate.

Get Dressed

The dog will move their nose into their collar, cape and other equipment without a lure and stay still while they are fastened. Handler does not need to reach forward or bend over; handler can remain seated.

Tricks

Footer

Can Do Canines Assistance Dogs oval logo

Phone iconContact Us

763-331-3000
info@candocanines.org

Map iconLocation

9440 Science Center Drive
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
Directions
Assistance Dogs International Accredited Member websiteGuidestar Platinum Transparency 2021 websiteCharities Review Council Meets Standards website

© 2022 Can Do Canines. All Rights Reserved.Contact Us  |  Careers  |  Accessibility Statement  |  Privacy Policy  |  Site Map