Fuß!
command
The German command for "heel" is Fuß!, literally "foot". The longer form is Bei Fuß!, "at the foot".
Meaning: dog command to walk at your side (verb)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Fuß! | command |
| Bei Fuß! | command |
Say Fuß when the dog should walk close at your left side. It is one of the classic commands of German obedience training.
How do you pronounce it?
Fuß sounds like "foos" with a long u. The letter ß is pronounced like a sharp "s".
Did you know?
- German dog commands are used in police and obedience training in many countries, so Fuß is known far beyond German-speaking areas.
Examples in context
- Fuß!Heel!
- Bei Fuß, Rex!Heel, Rex!
- Brav, bleib bei Fuß.Good dog, stay at heel.
Example conversation
Tim walks his dog Luna along a busy street in Cologne.
- TimLuna, Fuß!Luna, heel!
- TimBrav, Luna!Good girl, Luna!
- TimUnd jetzt bleib bei mir.And now stay with me.
