#BEST HAND SIGNALS FOR DOGS CRACK#

The more you do this the better they’ll get at the quiet command. This will lock it in their memory bank for good. You’re gonna repeat this process several times a day for a week. Within a week you should be up to a good 10-15 seconds. Everyday try and add a second or two of silence before you pay them. It’s very important to wait these couple seconds afterwards because this will teach the dog that they’re getting paid for being quiet, not for barking. Once they’ve stopped barking wait a couple seconds then pay them. Trust me they’ll stop much quicker with the trained “Speak” command. If they keep barking just wait them out till they stop. This will make it easier for them to stop when you give the “Quiet” command. You’ve taught your dog to bark on cue so it’s a controlled bark. Be sure to not yell it, just firmly say it. As your dog begins to bark I want you to now give a “Quiet” command. Go ahead and give the “Speak” command with the hand signal. It’s vital to make sure they grasp the “Speak” command before moving on in the process. Some sooner, some might take a while to get it. Most dogs pick it up within an hour or so. Now it’s time to add the most important step…īy now your dog should be responding to the “Speak” command on cue with no doorbell/knock. Keep practicing this technique till your dog is speaking on command with just a verbal command and hand signal only. You’ve simply changed their game into your game. Now you’ve given them structure with their bad habit. Next you want to repeat this process several times over the next couple hours. While your dog is barking give them a treat but don’t praise them. Make your hand signal something distinctive like your pointer finger waiving left and right in the air. From there you’re going to stand between them and the door and give a “Speak” command while giving a hand signal. Ring the doorbell and or knock on the door.

#BEST HAND SIGNALS FOR DOGS CRACK#

Here’s how we do this: Go to the door and crack it open just enough where your arm can either ring the doorbell or knock. All you need to know is what triggers them off and you can teach them in a matter of minutes. This isn’t too difficult with excessive barkers. Next you’re gonna need to teach your dog to bark on command.

This will not only make things easier for you but it’ll keep your dog in a steady position while training. Now hold that leash in your hand while training this technique. A leash is usually the simplest and most effective form of control. You know what I always say about my 3 rules of training: Control, Train, Treat. Second you’re gonna attach them to a leash. I’d even recommend working them for their diet with this one. Something they like and also be sure they’re hungry. Let’s break this down…įirst thing’s first You’ll need a bag of treats. Most people think I’m crazy when I say this but then I explain it, properly execute it and it works like a charm. Believe it or not the best way to get a dog to be quiet on command is teach them to bark on command. This is something I learned while training dogs for television and commercials.

But there’s a way to instantly get them to stop on command.

This is just the dog utilizing its natural protective instincts. Now it’s completely normal for a dog to bark when the doorbell rings or there’s a commotion at the house. Whatever the case an excessive barking dog is never fun. Some want attention while others are being protective. We all know this and most people with excessive barking dogs just tune out the fact their dog is barking out of control.

Best hand signals for dogs