Thread: Teaching NO !

I understand that concept, but does a dog? Stop doing what? Bark? Sit? Stand? Lift a paw? Look at the bowl? Provide eye contact? Wag his tail? Breath? Blink? I'm nottt attacking your method of training, I'm hopefully just bringing to light the lack of communication "no" provides. In my opinion, more specific cues are more effective. Like "shhhh" (stop barking) or "off" (don't jump up). See what I mean? "No" is too general in my opinion.