How does your dog tell you to stop doing what you're doing?

How does your dog tell you to stop doing what you're doing?
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If you are referring to situations where my dog may not like or want to do what needs to get done….she learned early on she has no choice in the matter. Oddly she does not like baths and does everything in her power to get out of getting one, but after I towel her off you have never seen a happier dog running and jumping all over the house.
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