#replicate calming signals or otherwise communicate to my dog that i am not interested in this interactiom right now | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs

fjordfolk · 10 months

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Unless: You want the action to repeat itself because it's super cute and there is nothing inherently wrong with rewarding contact-seeking behaviour, and shockingly it is actually possible to both teach and learn more nuanced ways to communicate with your dog than simply "no" and "when i say so"

#if YOU think this is rude and pushy then go ahead but you can also teach your dog 'not now'#replicate calming signals or otherwise communicate to my dog that i am not interested in this interactiom right now #dogs are a social species with fairly complex language #and im tired of basic level dog training being DO EXACTLY THIS and THAT IS BAD #instead of: what do *you* actually want to encourage in your dog #because personallyyyyy ive found that fostering an environment for consent and mutual communication a whole lot more rewarding #as a pet owner #then simply telling my dog what to do when

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