Sentences with phrase «physically punish the dog»

Scolding or physically punishing a dog for marking will not likely work; indeed, a dog may learn to associate the owner with punishment and decide to mark when the owner is out of sight.

Thus, it is dangerous to allow a baby to play with or be near a dog's chew, fetch or tug toys, or to be too near treats or a food bowl, or on or near a dog's favorite place to sleep, rest on where it tends to guard a location, or to physically punish a dog in front of a child.

NOTE: Be wary of a trainer who tells you your dog is aggressive and then proceeds to show you how to physically punish the dog to control the aggressive behavior.

In any case, it is inappropriate to physically punish these dogs as it simply reinforces their belief that there was something to be afraid of in the first place.

Physically punishing your dog is cruel and won't achieve anything other than frightening her.

Firm manner in this case does not refer to bullying or physically punishing the dog, it merely refers to the confidence with which a dog's master is able to train and maintain control of the dog.

Not exact matches

It is true that many forms of punishment are very mild and do not physically harm the dog and in theory, there is nothing intrinsically terrible about punishing a dog provided that the punishment is appropriate and not harmful.

As with any dog, but especially with traumatized rescue dogs, do not physically punish their behavioral infractions.

Often, for example, people promoted the aversive approach to training by commenting on how «light» a horse or dog is — not realizing that the animal's sensitivity was based on fear that they'll be punished (emotionally or physically) if they don't obey.

A 9 week old pup as part of the pack would NEVER be physically punished like that as an older dog.

In fact, dogs are not okay when they are physically punished.

What many dog owners don't realize is that when they physically punish or intimidate a dog for an undesired behavior, although in the moment it may seem like the behavior has stopped, they are actually opening the floodgates for fear and aggression.

Dogs suffering separation problems may become destructive, but if this happens the dog should never be punished; shouting at or physically chastising a dog won't solve the problem behaviour, and will likely make it worse.

However, the best way to deal with an aggressive dog is not to verbally or physically punish her.