[FirstYorkie]

In retrospect, I see that my previous post (although accurate) is all about what I *don't* believe. Interestingly, that is the *exact* opposite of the way that I believe in problem-solving with dogs!

Here is what I *do* believe:

I believe that it is MUCH easier to teach a dog what you DO want him to do than it is to teach him what you DON'T want him to do. Puppy biting on your fingers? Teach him "get your toy" and "get your bone". Dog jumping on you? Teach him "off". Dog grabs an article of clothing that you've dropped? Teach him "drop it".

That's the way I see it...