How Can I Make My Dog Bark?

By Emily Lambert

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Dog toy or treat

Step 1:
Grab a toy that your dog enjoys playing with. A toy that he barks at while he's playing would be preferred. Otherwise, just choose a toy that your dog gets excited about. If your dog doesn't have a lot of toys, try using a treat.
Step 2:
Hold the toy or treat above your dog so that it is in plain sight, but not within reach.
Step 3:
Tell him to bark. If he barks, praise him and give him the treat or the toy. If your dog does not bark, try making a barking sound at him until he does.
Step 4:
Continue practicing this until your dog barks on command each time. Continue practicing with him on a daily basis until he understands and responds to the command.

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