In this episode of For the Love of Dogs (and Their Humans!), Deb from Busy Pawz explores one of the most common words dog owners say - “no”- and why it’s not actually helping your dog understand what to do.

You’ll learn:

• Why “no” doesn’t teach behaviour

• What’s happening in your dog’s brain when they make “naughty” choices

• How your energy influences your dog’s response

• What to say and do instead to encourage calmer, clearer communication

Deb also dives into the power of pausing, choosing alternative behaviours, and using real-life examples (like door dashing and shoe stealing) to help reframe how we guide our dogs.

Whether you're dealing with a wild puppy, a cheeky adolescent, or just want to build better communication with your dog, this episode will help you shift from reacting… to training.

Because your dog isn’t trying to be “bad.” They’re trying to figure it out - and you get to show them how.