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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

So before embarking on those outings, older people should consider strength training for themselves and obedience training for their dogs, Ahn said.

From Washington Times Mar. 6, 2019

Develop a command voice - obedience training large dogs.

From New York Times Dec. 2, 2017

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