My son won't listen unless you yell at him?

Sometimes you have to "yell". My kid is 2 and she loves to push the limits. I will clap my hands loudly and say "No, Danger. No!" and this usually works. I also would give her time outs, but obviously she wouldn't stay in one spot so I would hold her in my lap for a minute or so until she calmed down. A little swat on the butt never hurt anyone either, especially if he is doing something that can get him hurt.

Keep yelling at him and he WILL go deaf. He is a one year old, not a miniature adult. Playing in the dog food is harmless unless you have a dog that gets angry when a toddler is around there food...in that case if it were me I would think about finding another home for the dog. As far as the cat box goes. Keep it behind closed doors where only on the cat can get to (Yes it CAN be done, I have a cat the cat box is in the back bathroom where the door is closed and there is a "toddler gate" in front of it as well. When the cat needs to go she meows for me to open the door). Like I said he is a year old, he is testing you. He already has no respect for you because you are lazy. Rather than sitting yelling at him get off your butt go over pick him up and remove him from what he is doing. I find it comical though that a one year old child has already gotten you figured out.

Ok, so this post is so old, but these are the worst advice givers ever! You don't spank a 1 year old. You use what is called redirection. So, he's playing in the dog bowl. You move him away from the dog bowl, and get him interested in something he can play with. It's okay to add a "Don't play in the dog bowl. Play with the ball." Look up redirection.

Try to give him options if you do this, you'll be put in timeout/ won't be able to play with you favorite toy. He might be bored as heck, have you tried finger painting with him maybe he wants feel texture between his fingers. ( mud pies comes to mind) lol Also try talking to him like an adult too you never know with kids these days they are becoming smarter than we would think. Sometimes kids learn the hard way too that's the only way for some of us to learn. Be creative, and let him explore.

I'm not a mother but, I did grow up between younger siblings and relatives. To get at your son's attention I say give him a stern look and put a tone to what you say. I've seen it work a few times. I hope it works for you!

One year olds son't listen terribly well. Work on making his environment as safe for him as possible, so you're saying "yes" more than "no."

spank em, plain and simple . tell him what he did wrong and go for it. not to hard just enough tho