196052 1166 Pets Dogs Housebreaking and Training Dogs true Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:04:07 -0700 /system/videos/3/52/60/19/196052.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, sign, commands, obey, k9, parrot, talking, communicating How To Teach Your Dog To Speak http://www.howcast.com/videos/196052-How-To-Teach-Your-Dog-To-Speak http://www.howcast.com/videos/196052-How-To-Teach-Your-Dog-To-Speak/edit approved 101 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=196052"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=196052" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 3 Equilibrio http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196052/teach_dog_speak_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 1534 false false false 75055 0 18 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196052/18.jpg Get your dog into position While in the backyard or dog park, give your dog the voice command for “sit!” Praise them for obeying you.

]]> 75056 1 26 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196052/26.jpg Hold out a treat Hold a treat within their line of sight and above their head. Instead of a firm voice, say the command “speak!” in an excited, enthusiastic voice. Keep repeating the vocal command until they issue a couple of sharp, short barks, rewarding them with the treat and words of praise.

]]> 75057 2 43 Tip Praise and positive reinforcement helps a dog learn tricks much better than harsh discipline.

]]> 75058 3 48 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196052/48.jpg Remove the food Repeat these steps a few more times with dog treats and then try the “speak!” command without food. Reinforce a two-bark response with words of praise.

]]> 75059 4 58 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196052/58.jpg Who's at the door? Reinforce the trick indoors. Bring your dog into a room close to the front door, giving them the commands to “sit!” and “stay!” Knock on the inside of the front door and give the command to “speak!” Repeat this process until they give two short barks each time they hear the knock or the “speak!” command.Reward the first few good responses with a treat.

]]> 75060 5 79 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196052/79.jpg Ring the bell Position your dog in another room, open the outside door, and ring the doorbell while using the “speak!” command. Reward a two-bark response with a dog treat and words of praise. Your best friend should now be able to speak on command.

]]> 75061 6 92 Fact DNA analysis suggests that dogs originated more than 100,000 years ago.

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