Using the word 'No'

[miezzi]

We hardly ever use the word "NO" unless if he is doing something really bad. We say "HEY" or "DROP IT" or "STOP IT" and he knows. If he has something in his mouth and we say "DROP IT" and he does we tell him "THANK YOU" and pat his head and say "GOOD BOY"!!! It seams to work. We tell him "THANK YOU" alot after we "repremand him".


Mandy & Luigi

[I_love_lucy]

Originally Posted by yorkieagility

But when you are training your dog and you tell your dog to “sit” and he lies down then “No” would be inappropriate because your dog didn’t do anything bad or is trying to be bad. He just made a wrong choice. Lot of the time the dog will make the wrong choice because he doesn’t understand what you want. He hasn't figure it out yet. So is he a BAD DOG just because because he hasn't figure out the meaning of the command?

I hope you could kind of see the difference.

I had never thought of it like that. We use no in a firm voice when Lucy does something naughty, but she is old enough now to know what she is doing is wrong anyway (nearly 3). It is rarely used for eg sitting when I ask for down, and is said in that instance in a lighter tone. I wonder if it would be too late to bring in the 'wrong' command and if it would confuse her?

[artie merlino]

I learned from a woman in California, who owned 2 Female Yorkies, that this breed has the capacity and intelligence to learn the vocabulary of up to 200 words. So I'm putting it to the test in different tones and languages. I don't say "No" with Artie, I say "Hey" and I also speak to him in "Tagalog" w/c is Flipino (my native language) as well as english. I tell him where we are going when we get into the car. When we are out on his daily walks 7 am. & 5 pm. in our Apartment complex and he meets other dogs I tell him their names. It seems to be working. Now with "Abigail" the 7 week old I do say "No" in a sharp tone, she apparently needs to be spoken to in that manner......that seems to be working too! They have different personalities/energy and attitudes. I've read many Books on Yorkies 8 to be exact, and they do mention that since they are so sensitive. But I do what I deem right for my fur people since I am the that has to live with them on a daily basis.

[msnyder5]

In the book puppy preschool it is suggested to bark at the dog when it does something wrong and get down at its level and dominate it when it won't stop. Any one try this? This is the alternative to using the word no it is a "nawh" growl in a low voice. Interesting. Does it work?

[Yorkie_GirL]

Originally Posted by miezzi

We hardly ever use the word "NO" unless if he is doing something really bad. We say "HEY" or "DROP IT" or "STOP IT" and he knows. If he has something in his mouth and we say "DROP IT" and he does we tell him "THANK YOU" and pat his head and say "GOOD BOY"!!! It seams to work. We tell him "THANK YOU" alot after we "repremand him".


Mandy & Luigi

Lol me and my Boyfriend say "HEY" too!! lol or stop it.. they are usually good about it..

[Yorkie_GirL]

Originally Posted by msnyder5

In the book puppy preschool it is suggested to bark at the dog when it does something wrong and get down at its level and dominate it when it won't stop. Any one try this? This is the alternative to using the word no it is a "nawh" growl in a low voice. Interesting. Does it work?

i only yelp/bark lol when they bite me.. they know to stop and then they'll lick me!