I thought about using "side" but it's so similar to "sit". I'd use "foot", as in next to my feet, but she can be a pant-leg herder and we've been telling her "no foot" for that. Maybe I'll say "knee". Or "mustard". That was suggested (jokingly) as a release word and honestly ever since I've been trying to find an excuse to work it into training.
Some of our trainers use "strut" for heel.
I'm so glad you've found a better class - the instructor and atmosphere can make all the difference in the world!
