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Hand Signals
A hand signal is a method for commanding or communicating with your dog silently, by making certain specified movements with your hands.
There is a hand signal for each of the nine standard obedience commands, and sandwich cues can also be dispensed in that manner.
Click here to learn how to teach your dog to respond to hand signals.