Team "Voice!": training methods

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

As soon as the dog appears in the house, it needs to be taught different commands. This is important so that the pet knows what is possible and what is not, learns to fulfill all the requirements of the owner and does not cause concern to the neighbors. Most often they teach the commands "Come to me", "Sit", "Lie down", "Next", "Place". Puppy training starts from 2-3 months. A little later, the "Voice!" command is studied. Most often it is needed for service dogs, hunting, guard and guide dogs. An ordinary companion dog living in a city apartment will only need such a team for entertainment. But still, many owners are trying to instill this skill in their pet.

When the "Voice!" command is learned

Dog training should be done regularly, preferably in familiar conditions. If atrain a puppy from 2-3 months of age, he will easily learn any commands. However, not all dogs can be trained to bark. For example, basenjis do not give a voice at all, some breeds also do not like it. But for shepherds, terriers, labradors, the "Voice!" very simple. But you need to start studying it when the pet has already learned the basic commands. It's about 4-5 months. You can teach an adult dog, but it will be much more difficult.

How to properly deal with a pet

Before you start training, you need to carefully study the nature and habits of the dog. If you notice when your pet barks that he loves how he plays, it will be easier to instill any skills in him. The "Voice!" command is also easy to learn. Training methods suggest that the pet must understand that you need to bark on command, only in this case the owner will praise. In this way, unwanted dog behavior can be prevented.

Sometimes when training a pet, it is better to seek the help of a professional. Some breeds, such as hunting breeds, are very difficult to train. And inept actions can spoil the psyche of the dog, making him aggressive, and spend a lot of nerves and time.

Useful tips for learning

One of the most difficult for many owners is the team "Voice!". There are different ways to teach a pet to bark on demand, but you need to take into account the characteristics of your dog, its character and habits. When training, you can use the following tips from professionals:

• the command is given in a strict demanding voice, clearly, not very loudly;
• by saying the command, you need to make the dog bark;
• after the dog fulfills your requirement, it must be praised and rewarded with your favorite treat;
• you need to do both at home and on the street so that the pet can follow the command in any conditions;
• learn the command "Voice!" stands when the dog knows the "Fu" command so that unwanted barking can be stopped in time;
• even if the pet has already learned the command, it must be repeated periodically, otherwise it may lose skills.

What not to do

Many inexperienced owners make many mistakes in the process of training. Because of this, the dog stops obeying or executes commands from time to time. To prevent this from happening, you need to know what not to do during pet training:

• encourage barking without command, otherwise the dog will bark all the time to get praise and treats;
• prohibit barking without permission, if the pet wants to bark and it doesn't bother anyone, just don't pay attention to it;
• in no case should training be accompanied by punishment, and even more so by physical punishment, this will make the dog aggressive and discourage you from fulfilling any of your requirements;
• in general, you should not use any force in the process of training the dog: you can not pull the leash, beat him;
• Don't torture a pet that doesn't want to vote on demand.

The fastest way to learn

Many hosts are not given the "Voice!" command at first. How to train a dog to bark on demand very quickly? To do this, you need to constantly monitor your pet, be nearby and have a treat on hand. As soon as the dog barks during a game or other activity, you must immediately repeat to him: "Voice! Good!" - and give a treat. After you repeat this several times, the dog will understand that when he barks and is accompanied by the word "voice", he is being praised and fed a treat.

Team "Voice!": methods of encouragement

There are a few more easy ways to train your dog to bark on demand. If the owner shows patience and perseverance, his efforts will soon be rewarded.

• The easiest way is to reward your dog with treats. You need to do it in a quiet place where the pet will not be distracted by anything. The dog must be on a leash. She needs to be seated, and the end of the leash should be pressed with her foot so that she cannot jump. Raise a treat in front of her nose so that she does not get it, and repeat: "Voice!" As soon as the dog barks, praise him and give him a treat. Repeat exercise 3-4 times.
• The same can be done with your pet's favorite toy. Or use his desire to fetch a stick if he is familiar with the "Fetch" command.
• You can also train a dog by imitation. To do this, you need to invite a friend's pet who is already familiar with this team. Dogs sit close to each other. AfterThis is given the command "Voice!". When a trained dog starts barking, they give him a treat. Your pet should understand in which case he will receive a piece, and he will also begin to bark. For the same purpose, you can walk a puppy where there are many trained dogs that follow the commands of the owners.

Training how to excite a dog

Command "Voice!" can be studied in other ways. They are more suitable for those pets that are trained for protection and protection. You need an assistant to teach. The owner keeps the dog on a leash, and the assistant, pretending to be a "stranger", comes up and starts teasing her. As soon as the dog starts barking, the owner says: "Voice!" - and encourages him with treats and praise. And the "alien" must hide. After a while, the dog gives voice without an assistant, only at the request of the owner.

An ordinary companion dog can also be trained by stimulation. This method is used by many owners living in city apartments. To do this, they are going for a walk, take a leash and go out the door, "forgetting" to take the dog. The dog will surely bark with resentment. Then the owner returns, commands: "Voice!" - and praises the pet.

Skill Upgrade

How to understand that the pet has learned the command? The dog must perform it on demand, do not repeat the word "voice" many times. If the dog barks as soon as you say it and does not wait for an answertreats, so he learned the command. In addition, you need to alternate commands, give them at a distance of 10-15 meters.

After that, you can complicate your workouts. Most often, the dog barks three times. This is convenient if the dog is a guard or hunting dog, participates in competitions or searches for people. This is easy to achieve: just put the treat in the dog's mouth after she barks three times. In addition, in many cases it is important to teach the dog to bark at the snap of his fingers or the oscillatory movement of the palm without a voice command. To do this, just simultaneously with the word "voice" you need to perform these gestures. Over time, you can only leave them.

Some owners try to teach a pet to bark for a count, to ask for help by barking, to say something like "ma-ma". If the dog is smart, this can be achieved, but is it worth it? Just for fun and to show off to friends. If the dog does not understand what is required of him, then there is no need to torture him.

If you have patience and communicate with the dog calmly and without rudeness, then she will learn any commands quickly.