Animal Quote by William Lashner
““IF YOU WANT A DOG TO STOP KISSING YOU, turn your head away silently like another dog.””
About This Quote
Source Quote: Advice from a dog trainer, 2015
To stop a dog’s affectionate behavior, ignore it calmly, mirroring how dogs respond to non‑attention.
In simple terms: Ignore the dog’s kiss to stop it.
Use calm, non‑reactive body language.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- training a dog
- stopping unwanted behavior
- teaching boundaries
- calm interaction
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does ignoring work for dogs?
- How can you apply this to human interactions?
Dog may become confused without clear signals.