What term refers to the instruction given to elicit a dog’s action?

• A. Response
• B. Cue/Command
• C. Consequence
• D. Generalization

Answer: (B)

A cue or command is the signal you give to trigger the dog to perform a specific action. In training, you pair this signal with a desired behavior so that when the cue is presented, the dog responds reliably. The cue can be a verbal word like "sit" or a hand gesture, or a combination of both. The action the dog performs is the response, not the instruction itself. The consequence is what happens after that response (like reward or correction), and generalization is when the dog applies the learned behavior in new situations. So, the instruction given to elicit the dog’s action is a cue/command.