Repetition and consistency are key when training dogs. Use the same command each time, such as "Speak," without changing words to avoid confusion. While hand signals work, verbal commands are more reliable since there are more simple words than gestures. Keep training sessions short and focus on one simple command at a time due to dogs having shorter attention spans than humans.

1. Tips for Training

2. Tip #1 When training your dog, the most important things to remember are repetition and consistency.

3. Tip # 2 If you begin training your dog to ‘Speak’ always use the command ‘Speak’. Don’t change between Speak, Talk, Bark and Yell. It will confuse them. Always give the same command you began training them with.

4. Tip #3 Some prefer hand signals to verbal commands. This works very well but you cannot always get their attention non-verbally. Verbal commands can be more reliable, because you can have more simple commands than simple hand gestures.

5. Tip #4 Your dog doesn’t have a human attention span. Keep commands simple, and don’t try to teach them too much at once!