How to Teach Your Dog to Bark On Command

Introduction

Teaching your dog to bark on command can be useful. One reason is that if you can teach your dog to bark on command you can teach your dog to be quiet on command. Another reason is for safety reasons. A dog that can bark on command can be intimidating. Here are the ways to do it.

By: Eric Letendre

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Difficulty: Easy

Tips & Warnings:

Keep practice sessions short and fun.
Keep at it until your dog barks on command every time you give the command "Speak."

Step1

Teaching your dog to "Speak" on command is not that difficult. All you need to do is frustrate your dog a little. The tone of your voice and a little patience and your dog will be barking on command.

Step2

The easiest way is if your dog barks when someone knocks on your door. Start by giving your dog the command "Speak," "Speak" and then have your helper knock on your door.

Step3

Once your dog starts to bark keep saying "Speak," "Good, Speak" and give your dog some praise and the treat.

Step4

Repeat the process until your dog starts to speak on command. Keep rewarding your dog and then do the exercise without your helper knocking on the door.

Step5

Another way to do this is with a treat in your hand. Tempt your dog with the treat and say the command "Speak" in a high pitched tone of voice. Withhold the treat until your dog barks. As soon as your dog barks give your dog the treat.

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emuh1115 said

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on 7/18/2008 I have the same problem. My Jack Russell NEVER barks!!Let me know if you figure somethin out!

Yuber21 said

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on 7/14/2008 Hey I own a Jack Russell who has never barked in his whole lifetime even when someone opens the door. How do I get him to bark on command when he won't even bark if he's pissed.