Posts Tagged scolding

Why “NO!” is a No-No

It’s a familiar scene to many pet owners: Fido is gnawing the couch or has gotten into the trash and is dragging rubbish all over the new carpet. Naturally, your first reaction may be to shout, “No!” Fido stops and drops the moldy chicken casserole as you chant, “No! No! No! Bad dog!”

He stopped, right? So what could possibly be wrong with telling your dog, “No?” More →