Do you hit dogs to correct them?

Hitting a dog only shows that the owner is uneducated, incompetent, or out of control.

It does absolutely nothing beneficial, and much that is detrimental.

Thanks for the post!

Dogs also understand, and thereby respond to, vocabulary much better when it is spoken or even whispered, than when it is shouted.

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Although dogs shouldn't be attributed with having human characteristics, they are intelligent enough to be able to understand the concept of, and execute, certain actions that their owners require of them - if these actions are asked in a way that dogs find rewarding. So, with this rule in mind, owners have to be clever as well and find a way of training their dog that actually works quickly and efficiently. The eBook I wrote explains how to achieve this ideal - how to speak “dog” so that you’re able to communicate effectively with your four-legged friend.

As with any training, the best time to start is as soon as you get your new pet. The fundamentals for successful housetraining are:

- Crate training is very important so it should be mastered.

- A schedule is required for feeding and exercising.

- Be vigilant and patient throughout the training period.

House training is most likely every dog owner’s top concern. And it should begin as soon as possible. That's the very first day your dog comes into your home. If you've adopted a new furry friend and spend months in the home without aiding him/her achieve success when it comes to training then s/he’s going to set a precedence that you now need to change. So, concentrate on prevention as opposed to cure. House training comes down to one

rather simple skill - being a good dog time manager. And this means managing your pup's time so that you let them have as few chances as possible to make house training blunders.

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I'm not sure what fool made this up, but a fool he was. You should NEVER look a dog directly in the eye. You are challenging it and it may well turn on you.

If I ever saw anyone hit a dog I would report them even if it was my own brother. I have done so much work with abused animals I will not stand for any type of abuse and abuse this is for sure.

Sorry I don;t mean to be nasty or rude. It's wrong. Period!

never hit a dog!!! there are other ways you can get your point across.

a) say no or something firmly but dont yell

b) if they are wearing a leash give them a simple tug but not a hard pull

Ehm..

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I agree that you shouldn't hit a dog. However, a light tap on the snout or rear works well. If you watch nature that is how a mother dog corrects her pup.

NO, never in all my years of raising and breeding and owning dogs I can honestly say I have never hit any dog.

i no exactly what u mean...except we dont scold our dogs, we use positive reinforcement...clicker training(sis).

it makes me sick to here about ppl hitting dogs.

when my older sister was 12(?) she took her first dog to an obedience class of some sort....we never went back. when Blaze(her dog) wouldnt sit the instructor took the leash from her and yanked rlly hard up. Blaze snapped at him and it was just awful to watch. she was crying and...it was horrible...

i don't agree with it although i know many who do, i try to tell people how i feel about it to prevent them from treating there animals that way, its been pretty effective so far.

All I have to do is change my voice to stern and they know. Violence never solves anything.