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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

Example Sentences

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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

The idea that certain breeds reliably exhibit distinct behaviors is baked into dog shows, obedience training and canine DNA tests, not to mention laws targeting breeds deemed prone to aggression.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2022

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

From Slate • Nov. 22, 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

Develop a command voice - obedience training large dogs.

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2017

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