Historical clue formulations

• Heeded an owner's order — 2022-09-11
• Followed — 2021-07-09
• Followed closely — 2006-09-08
• Followed, as a dog its master — 2003-09-09
• Followed obediently — 2000-02-13
• Followed orders — 1999-08-13
• Like shoes — 1998-12-20
• Well-_____ (rich) — 1994-05-11