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obedience training

American  

noun

  1. the training of an animal, especially a dog, to obey certain commands.


Etymology

Origin of obedience training

First recorded in 1960–65

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As she is still young, we are continuing obedience training to prepare for her public access test, usually taken by assistance dogs at 18 months old.

From BBC Dec. 2, 2023

Group classes for basic obedience training average around $50 per hour.

From Slate Nov. 22, 2021

The two disciplines do intersect, and many of the basics of obedience training — such as persuading a dog to sit, speak or shake hands — are necessary for commercial animal trainers to know.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 2, 2021

Advanced obedience training will begin after Christmas, after which Wavely will complete the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test and therapy title evaluation.

From Washington Times Dec. 5, 2020

For socialization, Dulebohn places foster puppies with local families, and for basic obedience training he places them with specially chosen inmates in regional prisons.

From New York Times Feb. 3, 2012

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