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How to Train Your Dog to Bark on Command

Training your dog to bark on command has another hidden feature - you can also train her to stop barking on command.

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    Difficulty:
    Easy

    Instructions

      • 1

        Hold a particular toy, such as a ball or squeak toy that causes your dog to bark. Give the command BARK or SPEAK.

      • 2

        When your dog barks say, GOOD.

      • 3

        Give him the toy or food as a reward and praise him.

      • 4

        Repeat steps 1 through 3 until your dog understands the command to bark.

      • 5

        When your dog understands the command, command him to bark.

      • 6

        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

        Repeat steps 5 and 6 until he understands the command.

      • 8

        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.

    Tips & Warnings

    • Give unlimited praise when dog succeeds, every step of the way.

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