Things You'll Need
- Dog treats
Instructions
Call your dog to you and show it a treat. Hold the treat over its head and utter the dog's name followed by "speak" in a happy voice. For instance, a dog named Sadie will hear the words "Sadie, speak" in a single phrase.
Continue to say the dog's name followed by the command "Speak" in the same happy, tone. Once the dog barks, give it the treat and a lot of praise.
Repeat the command several times, followed by a treat and praise if the miniature pinscher is successful, for no longer than 15-minute sessions. Any longer and the dog will become bored.
Continue to consistently train the miniature pinscher to "speak" on command until it barks without hesitation when it hears the command. Once this occurs, eliminate the rewarding treat, as the dog will now associate the word "speak" with the desired outcome.