What is the quiet command for dogs?
Helmer Bechtelar
2025-06-27 08:09:18
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We essentially want to tell the dog, Thank you for that warning; now be quiet. You need to teach your dog to stop barking on command. After 3-4 barks, put a really yummy treat in your dog’s face, and when they stop barking to get the treat, you say Quiet. Then say YES and give them the treat. Test your cue – when your dog starts barking - say quiet without showing the food treat first. If they have learned the cue, they will stop barking and look for the treat – at which time you should say YES and give the treat. Once your dog knows the cue quiet, wait a little longer each time before you say YES and treat so that you condition in a longer duration of quiet behavior.
Ned Mertz
2025-06-27 03:30:36
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When your dog barks, wait for the barking to calm down slightly, usually about 10 seconds. The instant your dog pauses, place a tasty treat directly in front of their nose and say quiet. You are encouraging your dog to be quiet by coupling two incompatible behaviors—it’s difficult for a dog to bark while sniffing and eating. Give a few more treats while he is quiet. Over time, gradually increase the length of time your dog has to wait before getting the treat. Say quiet with treat in front of nose, give treat immediately. Say quiet with treat in hand but in direct sight of your dog. Say quiet with treat in hand but with treat not visible. Say quiet with treat in hand, wait one second before giving treat, if your dog stays quiet. Repeat this, gradually increasing the length of time before your dog gets the treat. Now stand or sit across the room from your dog, without any treats visible, and allow your dog to bark and then give the quiet command.
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