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Jojo:
Slapping a dog is NOT the way to correct it.
But without knowing how the dog is misbehaving its hard to say what the best method of correction is best for the situation.
Usually just a harsh loud voice tone is sufficient to correct a dog that is doing something you don`t want it to do.
Physical punishment should never come directly from you but from a source that makes the dog think it caused it itself, like a discreetly thrown can of pebbles or a squirt of water it its face. A loud noise like a banging a book on a table will distract the dog from a misbehaviour.
Touching a dog on the body can be used to get a dogs attention but not actual slapping it to stop the dog doing something it should`nt.
Hitting a dog can make it wary of you or with a very dominant dog can lead to it snapping at you or even biting you.
Patricia:
I would always refrain from physical correction-- unless the dog had
nipped at me and out of reflex I shoved him away. For training purposes?
Never. Dogs are intelligent; they'll remember that you physically hurt
them and will either be fearful or unresponsive to you. Always train
your dog in a safe and situated environment, one in which you have full
control of.
If you're at a park or public area make sure his leash is
secured to a harness. If you take the necessary steps to keep you and
your dog safe, you won't need to use physical force to get his
attention. I recommend the reward/praise method. Positive environments
lead to positive outcomes.
Wyr:
So, what is slapping supposed to teach your dog, other than being hand shy. Slapping, hitting etc., teaches them nothing.
If you are unsure on how to train your dog, then enroll yourself AND your dog into a good obedience class taught at an AKC obedience training club.
Lara:
Never slap a dog or shout at it. The dog doesn't understand he did wrong by using physical force on him, not only that but he can develope behaviour problems if you keep using physical force on him.
Always reward good a behaviour is the key to success.
Verulam:
In some cases yes. I try not to use physical correction BUT if the dog needs to focus on me and isn't, I might do this. It would depend very much on the individual dog - with some of my males raising my voice at them was enough to demolish them. With others, fixed on a hot scent, touching them was needed.
Common sense. I do tend to prefer to use positive training.
Anonymous:
Its not a good idea to slap or hit your dog . A dog sees your hands as instruments of affection and the giving of food.! It should not see your hands as instruments of punishment as it will only confuse your dog and make him "nervous and unsure " of you !
If your dog is doing wrong then a strong voice of correction should be enough to deter him, if not, please dont hit him with your hands, perhaps a gentle push of your foot will be effective , not a hard kick!. Hope this has helped!..[.Please dont beat your dog, if you do then he may eventually turn on you and bite you! Treat him with respect, a harsh voice may be all that you need to discipline him!
Rita:
I have never hit my dog and I only raise my voice a little and tell her
no. My dog responds well with no and I have a great dog . I had her
for 6 yrs and everyone on our street just loves her. Never leaves the
yard and loves other dogs. Did I mention she's a german shepperd
Annete:
Dogs don't know when they have done something bad. Your body language
and your tone of voice is what makes act like they have. Slappping is a
human thing not a dog thing.
Nobby:
What exactly is it supposed to teach them?
Are you talking about obedience training problems, ie a slow sit;
or behaviour problems, ie dog eat the eggs from the fridge?
Dogs will do something they know you object to, even with 'punishment'
Reza:
Not really unless you're actually hurting the dog. I ususually just flick them on the nose since I know that's going to be super annoying and can't truly hurt them.
Reward systems are usually a better alternative, but a hard tap on their muzzle/nose will let them know they've done wrong.
