| Like a child, your dog needs discipline so they behave | | | | simply ‘that is not what I want’. |
| in a sociable and controlled manner. This is very | | | | It should be said, like all commands to our dog, in a |
| important for around the home and when they are | | | | voice loud enough for him to hear. The aim is not to |
| around other houses or out and about on walks, trips | | | | shout so loud that he becomes frightened. Starting |
| etc…This is not telling off your dog but really a | | | | from the first day with your new puppy or dog, |
| process of education to the correct way to conduct | | | | teach that ‘no’ means ‘stop, you |
| themselves – so you can be proud and pleased | | | | cannot do this’. If he is doing something he |
| to have him as your pet. | | | | should not, say ‘no’ and move him away. |
| Saying ‘no’ is not so much an exercise as a | | | | Give him something else that he can do. |
| basic life skill that all dogs must learn. Every dog | | | | Do not shout, do not be cross. You are simply |
| needs to know that a certain word means ‘stop, | | | | explaining the rules to him. |
| that is not right’. Do not confuse this with telling | | | | Whenever you say ‘no’, be prepared to |
| off your dog. We can assume that any mistakes he | | | | enforce this, by gently moving him if necessary. You |
| makes are because he did not know what he should | | | | cannot say ‘no’ and then ignore him. If he |
| be doing. Therefore, how would it help to tell him | | | | does not stop, you must go to him and gently move |
| off? It is purely because our teaching has not been | | | | him. If he does stop what he is doing, give an |
| complete, which is not his fault. Instead, the word | | | | appropriate reward. |
| ‘no’ should be an educational word, meaning | | | | |