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Originally Posted by gabbylynn88  I have to say, I have only had my yorkie for 2 weeks and he doesn't bark as much as he use to. We have trained him to the word "Quiet". When he starts to whine or bark we sternly yell "Quiet!" or "Quiet Noah!" and he stops. Just be consistent with the word you use and stick to one word. |
You are very lucky that that worked for you.
Usually when you yell at a dog for barking they think you are joining them in the barking and bark louder.
Also not teaaching them that quiet is the lack of sound first usually does not work.
It nice most to have an exeptionally smart dog in your life, congratulations.
JL