Let’s talk about how we may communicate 'I cannot allow you to do that' in ways that are net positive for the dog, and the relationship

3 Key Principles that underlying this discussion:

1. A holistic foundation comes first: health, exposure to stress/ challenge, fulfilment, and a secure relationship

2. ⁠Use this communication carefully: saying 'no' is never a solution to a dog seeking safety

3. ⁠When teaching ‘no’ we never hurt of scare the dog: we use functional, fair, miminaly aversive consequences