Set boundaries, clearly define and enforce personal boundaries to protect your emotional and mental well-being. Tell the toxic person what behaviors you will not tolerate in your relationship. Stay calm and detached, maintain your composure and avoid getting emotionally involved in their toxic behavior. Responding calmly can prevent escalation and...Read More
How do you politely tell someone they are inconsiderate?
Telling someone directly how you feel about what they did is often uncomfortable but easier on your mind and body than holding your anger and fear inside. You might say, “I would like to share something with you because I value our relationship.” Briefly describe what happened that felt hurtful...Read More
What is unprofessional disrespectful behavior?
Shouting, abusive language, threats of violence, and use of obscenities or other non-verbal expression of aggression are examples of disrespectful and/or unprofessional behavior. Behavior that a reasonable person would find to be demeaning, humiliating or bullying is also considered unprofessional. Deliberately destroying, damaging or obstructing someone’s work performance, work product,...Read More
How do you tell someone you won't tolerate their behavior?
If you tolerate disrespect from them, you’ll get so. But if you don’t tolerate unacceptable behaviors from people, then no one will dare to treat you with such behavior. You set the example of the behavior you expect from the people by the behavior you tolerate. People won’t just treat...Read More
How to not let other people's actions affect you?
Take a moment to breathe. It sounds ridiculously simple but it works. Mentally hand back any negativity that comes your way. Create a resilience bubble around you. Avoid joining in on the complaining. Bring positive energy into the interaction. Ask the person with the negative energy if they're ok. Take...Read More
How to deal with dogs that don't get along?
If your dogs can’t seem to get along, your immediate concern should be for the dogs’ safety. The first and most important step is to set up your environment so that it is impossible for your dogs to attack one another or any other dogs. Start by establishing separate areas...Read More
How do you fix two dogs not getting along?
If your dogs can’t seem to get along, your immediate concern should be for the dogs’ safety. The first and most important step is to set up your environment so that it is impossible for your dogs to attack one another or any other dogs. Start by establishing separate areas...Read More
How do you fix conflict aggression in dogs?
Identify and avoid triggers to prevent confrontations. If the dog protects toys, remove them from the general environment so the puppy has nothing to guard. Don’t challenge the pup, and don't punish. Require the pup to earn rewards with good behavior. Create interactions based on your request and the payment,...Read More
Can dogs live together after a bad fight?
Dogs live in the moment and argue and fight like little kids on a playground. They don't hold grudges and once the fight has passed the dogs have moved on. If the dogs become calm after a fight they can move on and be fine. After the fight has been...Read More
Will two dogs eventually get along?
Most dogs have to “learn” how to get along with each other. If the dog you are considering has not been socialized properly, it might be best to consider another dog with better social skills. The same goes for your own dog. Adding a new dog to the family can...Read More
What to do if your dog hates other dogs?
If your dog’s behaviour is problematic to the point that it’s dangerous, it’s imperative that you seek help from an animal behaviourist or your vet. However, if their behaviour is milder, you may like to try getting your dog used to being around other dogs through positive association and desensitisation....Read More
Is it possible for two dogs to never get along?
Dogs that continue to attack each other, even after training, should be separated permanently. Some dogs simply cannot abide other dogs and are happier being the “only child”. This is not the fault of the dog, only a special consideration that makes a dog unique. All dogs have their own...Read More
How to stop a dog from being aggressive towards other dogs?
Alleviate fear aggression by slowly socializing your dog, which will help them understand that other dogs, pets, and humans don’t always mean harm. To lessen your dog’s territorial reaction, reward calm behavior when visitors come to your home and enroll them in obedience training. Obedience training will help them react...Read More
Is it normal for dogs to bite each other when playing?
If two dogs are wrestling and it seems too rough to you, with all that growling and snarling, body-slamming, and biting of each other’s necks, this is normal dog play. Puppies play with their littermates constantly. From around two weeks, when their eyes open, until they go to their own...Read More
How to calm kids after recess?
In my classroom, we happen to transition from lunch right back to the classroom. Before moving onto grabbing our math workbooks, we "Rest and Digest." During this time, students are still and quiet. The lights are off as they grab a drink of water, make their way back to their...Read More