This can be a good thing. teaching a dog to bark is more difficult than teaching one to not bark.
Hold a treat for your dog and ask them to "speak" or whatever word you choose. When they do, reward them.
Now, teach them to "hush". Ask the dog to speak and entice them to keep "speaking". When they do mildly shout "Hush". As soon as they do (immediately) reward them. Practice "hush" dozens of times always rewarded with a goodie.
Do not practice real life until you have had several dozen or hundred, successful practices. After a dog hushes in real life situations, quickly take them away from the challenging situation after they positively respond to your command and reward with a treat or a walk etc.
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