How to Train Your Dog to Bark on Command
Introduction
Training your dog to bark on command has another hidden feature - you can also train her to stop barking on command.
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Steps
1
Step One
Hold a particular toy, such as a ball or squeak toy that causes your dog to bark. Give the command BARK or SPEAK.
2
Step Two
When your dog barks say, GOOD.
3
Step Three
Give him the toy or food as a reward and praise him.
4
Step Four
Repeat steps 1 through 3 until your dog understands the command to bark.
5
Step Five
When your dog understands the command, command him to bark.
6
Step Six
After three barks say, QUIET or SILENCE or any other word(s) to command him not to bark. Praise and reward him with the toy.
7
Step Seven
Repeat steps 5 and 6 until he understands the command.
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Step Eight
Instead of using a toy, have someone knock on the door and repeat steps 2 through 7, rewarding him with praise and affection when he succeeds.
