10/26/2026
Sometimes "NO" can make a behavior worse. It also NEVER sounds kind, and it won't help build a trusting relationship. It can be very confusing to a dog, as it often cannot understand why you are upset.
Try eliminating it from your vocabulary with your dog. You don't need to be stern with your dog.
No can become over-used and it becomes background noise to a dog.
It does not tell your dog what you want it TO DO. That is important. Remember, these creatures didn't come pre-loaded knowing English and what to do in our human world.
Show your dog the behavior you want instead. Teach those skills and reinforce them. Be VERY CONSISTENT.