Quotes About Behavior

I would consider my dad a pretty patient guy, but there was no tolerance for spoiled behavior.

I've become less tolerant as I've got older, but I put that down to realising there are people out there who actually enjoy being destructive, and that those people will never change.

People can overlook any shortcoming, but they will not tolerate arrogance.

My mother won't tolerate any four-letter words.

In a free society, we will tolerate boorish people, who have abhorrent behavior, but if we're civilized people, we publicly criticize that, and don't belong to those groups or don't associate with those people.

No one should tolerate indecent behaviour; it's an absolute no.

Perjury before Congress is perjury to the American people and an affront to the fundamental principles of our republic and the rule of law. Such behavior cannot be tolerated.

You will be interested to hear, Hilary, that it [the drug] had a most remarkable effect — even on Selena after a very modest quantity. She cast off all conventional restraints and devoted herself without shame to the pleasure of the moment." I asked for particulars of this uncharacteristic conduct. "She took from her handbag a paperback edition of Pride and Prejudice and sat on the sofa reading it, declining all offers of conversation.

it's not the thought that counts. In this world, it's the action that counts.

No matter how often t has to occur, calmly insist on what puppy needs to do with stationary directions like Sit, Stay, and Down.

Condition your puppy to a positive sound, such as a shaking treat cup or a clicker.

Once a day, while your puppy is eating a meal or chewing on a bone, approach them with the treat cup and reward them, at first, by tossing a treat at their feet and saying "Find it." Do not reach down or take the food or object away.

As you say the cue word hello, lure your puppy to stand sideways instead of straight into you. Now pet them shoulder to tail instead on top of their head.

Is your puppy over on their mat, chewing a bone? Stand up — quick! Race over and reward them for doing just that.

Anytime your puppy looks, leans, or lunges at the children, either step between them (block) or move in the opposite direction as you redirect them to another diversionary game or activity (refer to Step 2).

Belly Up: If your puppy likes a belly rub (most do), pair calming rubs with the words "Belly Up!" After a week or so of pairing the word with the action, say "Belly Up!" during greetings.

The reason your puppy snatches things off the countertops when your back is turned or you leave the room is that — obviously — they want to avoid being challenged by you. Basically, they're thinking, "Whatever is on the counter must be great, so I'd better grab it when all backs are turned, or else I'll have to give it up.

Hopping on the couch and standing eye to eye gives many puppies the impression that it's playtime. A better approach is to have your puppy stay on their place, looking up to you with parental reverence. As your puppy matures, you can permission-train them, as detailed later in this section.

Bring out the treats (and clicker, if you're using that

To a puppy, any attention is good attention. If you focus on your puppy when they're mouthing, running away from you, or eating an unacceptable item, your body language and actions are saying "prize envy!" Your puppy will likely grab more things or, worse, grab the forbidden items only when you're not looking.

After you bring your pup to the area, ignore them until they eliminate.

You should use your puppy's name only when you're happy, not angry.

Decide early on what your puppy needs in order to feel included and satisfied in each situation (a bone, a mat, a 15-minute game of Toss after a nap), and insist on only the behavior you've outlined.

The most likable person you know just might be a sociopath.