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06-02-2007, 04:50 PM | #1 |
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| They learned "speak" and won't stop barking My husband decided to teach our yorkies to "speak" for a treat. Well that part worked great....they bark and bark and bark when the want a treat now. It's like they are demanding a treat. The part he didn't teach them was "quiet" after the "speak" command. They are so annoying with their barking for a treat, I have tried ignoring them and also saying "quiet" when they quiet down. But as soon as I say "quiet" they start the insane barking again. Help...what do I do next to get them quiet????
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06-02-2007, 04:54 PM | #2 |
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| Sorry, I just had to laugh! The title did it! I hope you find a resolution!
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06-02-2007, 06:18 PM | #3 |
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| Try "no speak" ??
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06-03-2007, 04:21 AM | #4 |
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| I know, it is kind of funny...but just a little annoying.... :-)
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06-03-2007, 04:22 AM | #5 |
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| Would I say this after they are quiet? As soon as I talk when the quiet down, they start up the barking again.
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06-03-2007, 05:39 AM | #6 |
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| Aww. That is too funny. I would praise them randomly when quiet. And ignore when barking. That wasn't the best trick for hubby to teach . Dior would bark at everything and every 1 and i use the banging pot method (thanks to a YT member) . It has worked so far.
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06-03-2007, 06:39 AM | #7 |
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| -- I feel your pain. Try this backwards twist -- it might take a while for them to get the idea, but it'll work if you perservere..... When the dogs aren't barking tell them GOOD QUIET! and give them a treat. It would even be better if you can keep some treats in your pocket so that they will be handy -- GOOD QUIET and a treat..... GOOD QUIET and a treat. Then when they start barking tell them QUIET. When they stop barking then you guess it -- GOOD QUIET and a BIG TREAT!!! Good luck! |
06-03-2007, 07:39 AM | #8 |
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| Thank you so much for the suggestions. I am going to try them. These kids are driving their mom crazy!!! LOL
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