Saying no might stop your dog in the moment, but it doesn't teach them what to do instead.

In this episode, we dive into why no isn't actually training and how to shift your approach

to create lasting behavior change.

Welcome to the puppy training podcast.

I'm Amy Jensen, founder of Baxter and Bella, the online puppy school.

Here, we are all about helping you create the best possible experience raising a puppy,

from training tips to practical tricks, all aimed at fostering a happy, well-behaved dog

who truly feels like part of the family.

So, if you are ready to enjoy the journey and strengthen the bond with your dog,

let's get started. Hey, you guys, how are you today? I hope you're doing great summertime here in

Utah and my doors are open. I'm hearing outside sounds. Hopefully you can't hear those in the background.

I should probably check that, but it is beautiful weather. We are so thankful for it. And my dogs are loving it as well.

It's a little hot, so they're definitely looking for the shade trees when we're out playing,

and they are definitely more active in the morning and evenings for sure. But I hope you're

enjoying your summer

wherever you live. Today we are talking about the word no. Whether your dog is jumping on guests

or barking out the window or chewing on your favorite shoes, your gut reaction might be to shout,

no. But here's the truth. No isn't training. It might interrupt the behavior and yes, it can be helpful at times,

but it doesn't actually teach your dog what to do instead. So let's talk about how to stop unwanted

behaviors by replacing them with functional, desirable ones that your dog can succeed at.

So first off, let's talk about why saying no falls short. When you say no to your dog, you might get a momentary pause. And sometimes that's needed. Sometimes we do need to interrupt. But unless you've taken the time to teach an alternative behavior, your dog is still left thinking, I don't know what I'm supposed to do. They're a little confused. Think of it like this. If you told a child, don't touch that,

but never explained what they couldn't touch or why the behavior might just come back,

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