Write an article based on this "Train the dog Distract the dog with an activity whenever it starts barking. Be patient and persistent with your training."

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to be quiet on command. When the dog starts barking, get some treats and hold them so the dog can see them. Then, when the dog stops barking, say a command like “quiet” or “hush” and give it a treat. Continue this routine every time the dog barks, gradually increasing how long the dog has to stay quiet before you give it a treat.  If the dog starts barking again before it gets the treat, take a few steps away from it with the treats and ignore it until it stops. Remember to always say the command before you give the dog a treat. Eventually, you’ll be able to use the command to get the dog to stop barking right away. The activity can be anything, like laying down in bed, playing tug of war, or even just sitting for a treat. The key is to distract the dog from barking by getting it to do something else.  When the dog starts barking, use a treat to encourage the dog to do an activity. For example, you could show the dog a treat and then tell it to lie down in its bed. If it lies down and stops barking, you'd give it the treat. You could also train the dog to sit for a treat. Then, whenever it starts barking, you can distract it by telling it to sit. If it sits and stops barking, it would get a treat. Barking is natural for dogs, so it will take time to train a dog not to bark at you. Stay consistent with your training and try not to get frustrated with the dog — eventually, the dog will get there!  If the barking persists or you're not sure you're up for training the dog, you may want to reach out to a professional dog behaviorist.