Thread: Teaching NO !

If you observe a bitch with her pups she has a 'no' yap. At least that's been my observation.

In the wild, dogs have a sound, or a look (my pit bull is silent but has an amazing 'look' when she's saying 'no' to the other 2 dogs I have). And I'm not confused by play / aggression behaviours before you ask.

So do I reinforce the no? (and I agree I use UT! too) - I use a water squirter bottle. Yes that's the fear response. But more importantly, I get the "OK he's serious I WILL obey him" response - and they are surely praised for obeying me.

So ultimately we are providing the dog with a warning, or avoidance mechanism. that's positive training in my book. Truthfully I'd be on a mission to find that bottle right now - so I guess the dogs have certainly learnt their UT! or NO! command.

Having said all that, I still have a curly coat that just will NOT 'come' when she's called. Sigh. (the other 2 are good though so I got something right).

and yes - done the positive treats thing, long line thing, oh well.

Si