Communication Breakdown: 6 Signals That Stump Your Dog

Stop 6 Communication Breakdown Signals For Dogs

August 14, 2012

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by POPSUGAR Pets 3

Be Consistent

What you're doing: Positioning or praising a pet while in a bad spot.
Doggie interpretation: Food, food, food (with a side of "happy puppy voice").
Translation: There's never really an acceptable reason to sit a dog on your lap at the dinner table — it encourages begging and it's not the proper time for a cuddle. Keep consistency by only playing and praising a pet away from your meals so he doesn't think that's an appropriate time to hop up . . . or more!

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by POPSUGAR Pets 3

Be Consistent

What you're doing: Positioning or praising a pet while in a bad spot.
Doggie interpretation: Food, food, food (with a side of "happy puppy voice").
Translation: There's never really an acceptable reason to sit a dog on your lap at the dinner table — it encourages begging and it's not the proper time for a cuddle. Keep consistency by only playing and praising a pet away from your meals so he doesn't think that's an appropriate time to hop up . . . or more!

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DanielleProBio 2 years 40 weeks

Great article, great photos. These seem to be helpful tips for any human, but especially for new pet-owners who may not realize the effects that their actions/reactions may have on their furry companions. Thanks for sharing!