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How to teach your dog to speak

Barking on cue is a fun trick, and putting barking on cue makes it easier to teach your dog when to be quiet.

By Pawfessor Editorial TeamUpdated

An owner teaching a dog speak
  • LevelMedium

Teach speak and quiet as a pair. Together they give you an on switch and an off switch.

Before you start

  • Something that makes your dog bark a little, like a knock or an exciting toy
  • Treats
  • Teach Quiet straight after

Step by step

Teaching speak, step by step
  1. Do the thing that makes your dog bark once

Frequently asked questions

Will teaching speak make my dog bark more?

Usually not, if you only reward barking when you ask and teach quiet at the same time. Many owners find it improves control.

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