Yes. Earl has used that, but carefully. One time when she was unsure what to do where to go...and stressing herself out. He declared then HE would decide, and TOLD her what it would be. She immediately bucked (or hissed) and informed him no, THIS is the order they'd do things.. and in so doing made up her mind. he had to be contrite for a bit, but the important thing is it helped her out of her self made trap . He has too good a survival instinct to bring this up. She may be aware herself of the whys he did it 🙂