how do you teach a dog to speak/bark on command?

Answer 1

First find out what will make Rover bark. It might be the doorbell ringing, the telephone, or something like you holding his food. Every dog is different so you must find out what works for your dog.

Lets say that Rover barks every time that someone rings the doorbell. Have someone ring the bell while you are next to Rover. Just before the bell rings, say ROVER, SPEAK! As soon as the bell rings and Rover barked once, praise Rover, saying GOOD SPEAK! If Rover keeps on barking, check out the paragraph on the bottom of the page.

Do this in every training session. Soon Rover will start recognizing you telling him to SPEAK and him barking. Once Rover starts to bark after you say SPEAK and before the doorbell rings, quit using the doorbell. Now you can start saying SPEAK without having to use the doorbell. If Rover forgets, go back to the last step.

After you get to the last step make sure Rover stops barking at the doorbell. (Unless you want him too)

If you don't like the directions above, or Rover is a good boy and simply doesn't bark in those situations try these directions.

Hold up a piece of Rovers favorite doggy treat. Excite him with your voice, saying things like, "Do you want this? Do you? Speak and you'll get it!!!" If Rover barks (my dog first went through all the tricks that she knew, finally she gave up and just started barking in frustration, exactly what I wanted) give Rover the food immediately, praising and saying GOOD SPEAK! Repeat this saying SPEAK and holding up the treat until he immediately SPEAKS.

Answer 2

When the dog does bark say the word "speak". Generally during a play period or a period of excitement a dog will bark, just keep adding the word. If your dog is a NON barker (lucky you), you can back tie (put your dog on a leash and tie to a pole or fence and pretend to "run away". The dog will get excited and want to follow and "Bark", add the word "speak" (speak needs to be said only during the actual barking period) and quickly run back and praise your pup! Treats at this time are also a good idea. **Never backtie without total supervision. This is used as a training tool only and should be a learning experience only. Another thing to try is to play "hide and seek". Have someone hold you pup, run away and then "call" your dog. Once the dog starts barking have the holder say "speak" and then release the dog to find you. This is lots of fun for the dog and most owners enjoy the game too! Again, a treat is a good idea.

Answer 3

There are a few real keys to dog training, whether you are trying to train your dog to come when called, sit, stop barking or any other behavior. Understanding their importance is critical to achieving rapid results that are long lasting and help develop the bond between you and your dog.
The first is simple; you must win your dogs mind. If you don’t achieve this first then you will be struggling the all the way. When I talk about winning your dogs mind what I really mean is that your dog looks to you for all the decisions. Before you do anything else watch one of the amazing video sites that show you the 5 Golden rules to establishing yourself as the pack leader. If you aren’t putting these in place then you are setting yourself up to fail. Just at the crucial point where you really want your dog to listen they will go and do their own thing. For sure your dog may play ball occasionally or even most of the time, you may even have a dog that is obedient 99% of the time, however if you want a dog who always listens to you and does as you ask then you need to win your dogs mind.
The second key to success is to motivate your dog. It is really important that you discover what it is that your dog enjoys both in terms of exercise and play but also in terms of a reward. If you can make the experience enjoyable then you will both achieve more and look forward to training.
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Answer 4

This is quick and easy - every time your dog barks say the word 'speak' and reward him with a treat and praise and pat him, it doesnt have to be before, just as long as everytime he barks you say the word 'speak' to him and reward and praise him and he will then associate barking with the word speak and he will also realise that its a good thing.
After a few goes (I used to get someone to knock on my door as my dog always barked at the door) say the word 'speak' to your dog and if he does it without the door knocker going (or whatever you use to get your dog to bark) then go really wild with excitement, raise the pitch of your voice and give him loads of praise and pats and rewards as he then will begin to understand that he does it on the 'speak' command alone, not just when the door goes etc.

Dont expect it to happen over night, although I have to say that my dog picked it up really quickly, but I still kept up that training with him for a while, like when someone knocked or the postman came I would still say the word 'speak' and praise and reward him.
Its really easy to do!!!



NB.... Good point below, as I have said above, initially, whenever the dog barks say the word 'speak' and praise him (as you are giving him the command) and then after a while only reward him when he does it on the 'speak' command alone. But the point below is well raising attention to.

Answer 5

I bark on command. It was reward based training and because I am a bright boy I caught on dead fast. Say 'speak' and make a barking noise, keep repeating it and when you dog joins in give it a treat. Worked for me.

Answer 6

i agree with most of what everyone has said find somthing that makes your dog bark and say speak or whatever you want the command word to be BUT ONLY REWARD THEM WHEN THEY DO IT ON COMMAND otherwise they may bark all the time thinking they will get a treat

Answer 7

you may impact her to bark. the on the spot she barks you assert the command and substances her a take care of. Repeat that and he or she will be able to get it fairly rapidly. it really is how i presumed mine to communicate on command. in the previous that i become beginning to be nerve-racking that she will be able to't communicate. She become 6 months and that i have never heard her bark. She were given it very rapidly. Barking your self received't artwork lol tell her to sit down and carry a take care of over her. do not supply it to her till she barks, that continuously works for most dogs.

Answer 8

Just spend some one on one time with the dog and ask him to speak if he does give the dog a reward ( a treat ) it usually works because dogs always wants extra treats here and there!!!

Answer 9

There are book's on that. And in the library, there are many sources. You can also go to a pet's store, and get them trained by trainers.
Here are some good training / obedience sites you can work off of.

- http://www.perfectpaws.com/whytr.html
- http://www.trainthedog.com/
- http://www.ehow.com/how_64_train-dog.html
- http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-train-a-dog3.htm

Answer 10

just say "speak" then show them what speak means. and no matter what even if its just a little bark you have to give them a treat or if you dont they wont want to do it.