obedience training

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of obedience training

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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

To keep their dogs in top form, most handlers do at least an hour of obedience training daily.

From Washington Times • Mar. 11, 2018

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