How do i make my dog shush?
Teaching dogs the “shush” command over time can help them understand that they need to be quiet when they hear the word. So the shush command for dogs is a must to teach from the get-go.
It’s common for dog owners to tell their pets to be quiet, but when their dogs don’t comply, some owners may raise their voices, which can worsen the behaviour.
If a dog receives attention or believes that its pet parents are joining in with its behaviour, it can exacerbate the issue.
If you continually yell or become frustrated with your dog, their behaviour may gradually deteriorate.
Teaching a dog the shush command is an effective way to train them to be quiet on command. However, it will take patience, repetition, and proper timing to successfully solve the problem.
The “shush” command is included in The Complete Puppy Training Program, which is accessible online for puppy owners. This course is beneficial for both the dog and the owner. Without further ado, let’s discuss how to address this issue.
How to teach a dog to be quiet on command
It is important to have some treats on hand to use as a reward.
The first step is when your dog starts barking.
In step two, you need to say “Shush” to your dog and place a treat under its nose for approximately three seconds.
Step three. Once there are 3 seconds of silence, give the treat and praise the dog by saying “Good boy” or “Good girl.”
To train your dog to stop barking when it hears the command “shush,” repeat steps 1 to 3 on multiple occasions. This will help your dog learn the desired behaviour.
Step 5: Gradually increase the time delay before giving the treat to 5 seconds.
So to train your dog to stop barking, follow these steps like above: First, wait for your dog to bark. Then, count to five seconds of silence before giving them a treat. Repeat this process several times until your dog learns to associate quiet behaviour with rewards.
In Step 7, once you’ve repeated the training process several times and your dog barks, use the command “shush” to encourage it to be quiet. Once your dog becomes quiet for at least 10 seconds, walk over and reward it with a treat.
Continue teaching the shush command to your dog by repeating step 7 multiple times until they have learned the command. Once your dog has learned it, gradually reduce the food rewards and replace them with praise.
It’s now up to you to practice with your dog. Enjoy the process. These instructions are simple to follow but if you struggle at all go and get some help from a local dog trainer.
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