Word: commandingly
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...first lessons that dog trainer Brian Kilcommons teaches pet owners is never to tell their canine companions no. Although such advice may seem indulgent, his reason is practical, not philosophical: often dogs have no idea what the command means. "Most of the dogs in America think their name is No," jokes Kilcommons, who says the word is too vague for dogs to grasp because it doesn't correlate with a specific action. Instead, he advocates using commands such as off or stay, which dictate precise behaviors, then rewarding pups with praise--and the occasional treat--when they get it right...
...pooches, including Harrison Ford's Labrador retriever, Diane Sawyer's Cavalier King Charles spaniel and Candice Bergen's two mixed breeds. "He can practically make dogs do anything," says Bergen, who adds that she still can't believe it when her golden-retriever--poodle mix, Jerry, lies down on command...
During the process, Divenuto says he learned that "my biggest mistake was allowing the dog to dominate in the house." Now Jackson stays off the couch (because he gets attention only when he's on the floor) and calmly waits for the command to go outside before running out the door (thanks to some basic training with the command sit). And although Divenuto's son Marc, 5, is just a few inches taller than the family dog, Jackson even follows the youngster's commands to sit and stay. "There's no democracy in dogdom," says Kilcommons, who preaches that people...
...former infantry Marine who served under Newbold's broad command from '95 to '99, I would like to express my deepest respect and gratitude for his speaking out publicly. I supported the war in Afghanistan and was considering going back to the corps until the Administration started rattling the saber for Iraq. Now if people ask me how I can be a Marine and not support the war, I can say, "Ask General Newbold that same question...
...Demirjian brought clear and graceful command to the podium, although the orchestra was not always able to match his elegance...