The first lesson we really should learn is to teach our dog their name. I know that sounds crazy, after all we gave the puppy a name and have probably been 'shouting' it for months! Exactly. Imagine repeating a family name, with no reason behind it. The one difference here is that your family member will eventually say "Well what do you want?"
But your dog cannot talk, so hearing his name being called endlessly means nothing to him and they learn to ignore it. So start to command your dog, teach him, call his name, and then direct him. Use sit or come or treat. A reason for his being called.
Once he begins to realise that his name is being used for a reason, training opens up to a lot of possibilities. The barking control can start with the 'come' command. When he is ready, introduce the word quiet.
Of course never forget to reward all training sessions, a treat can work wonders. Do not however expect big changes overnight. Gain his confidence, praise the small progress made day by day. By setting aside a short amount of time every day for training, your dog will come to enjoy his lessons. Treat them as a game.
Before long you will have an animal you can be really proud of and he will truly look up to you as 'Master'.
source: ezinearticle.com
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