Gib Laut!
command
A German dog command for "speak" is Gib Laut!, which means "give voice". Some trainers use Sprich!
Meaning: dog command to bark (verb)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Gib Laut! | command |
| Sprich! | command |
Use the command when you want the dog to bark on cue. Reward the bark right away with Brav! and a treat.
Which one should you use?
Many trainers prefer Gib Laut because Sprich can sound like a request to a person. Both are understood by the dog once trained.
Did you know?
- Dog training uses the informal du form of commands because the dog is treated as a family member.
Examples in context
- Gib Laut!Speak!
- Sprich, Rex!Speak, Rex!
- Brav, gib Laut!Good dog, speak!
Example conversation
Tim shows his dog Luna a new trick to his sister Ana in Vienna.
- TimLuna, gib Laut!Luna, speak!
- AnaWow, sie bellt!Wow, she barks!
- TimBrav, Luna!Good girl, Luna!
