Our dogs can often find themselves in a similar position when we verbally tell them "no". Even if they have figured out that something they are doing is causing our reaction, it doesn't give them any instruction on what to do instead.
I try to remember this in the times that I either blurt out "no" in the moment (it happens, I'm human) or use a cue that I have taught such as "off" or "leave it" so that I can follow up with something to give the dog more information such as "let's go" if we're walking or "where's your toy" in the house. |
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