Which term describes the dog’s act itself following a cue, i.e., the action performed?

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

Answer: (B)

The act itself after a cue is the dog’s response. In training terms, the cue (or command) is the signal given by the handler that starts the sequence. The observable action the dog performs in reaction to that signal is the response. The consequence is what follows the response, such as a reward or correction, which then influences future performance. The term “response” specifically labels the actual behavior the dog executes, not the cue or the outcome.

So, the cue/command triggers the response, and the response leads to the consequence. The other terms describe different parts of the chain: the cue/command is the instruction given, the consequence is the result after the action, and a Response Rule would describe the relationship between cue, response, and consequence, not the action itself.