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How do I get my quiet rescue dog to bark and find his voice?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 9 months old | 50 lbs

We got him as a rescue dog he doesn't bark or wine nor gard the house he is extremely lazy but will stare for food. He is very loved here, we jus don know how to get him to bark. What can I do to make him bark?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on June 23rd, 2019

Some dogs are quieter or more reserved than others. There's no way to "force" Junior to bark. You may be able to train him to bark. Get him excited enough to bark then reward him each time he "speaks". Be warned though, it is possible he may begin to bark too much once he "finds his voice".

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