I get on to my sister all the time about this. Her dog's name is Dolly and she is 8 months old. She is half Cocker Spaniel and half Bassett Hound. She is a super cute, high-energy puppy. The problem is that my sister treats Dolly like she's a person. If Dolly does something bad my sister sprays her with water mixed with vinegar. This worked at first, but then Dolly got used to it and began to try to bite the spray bottle. This is a common practice of dogs. They resist punishment in their younger years. If this resistance is not met with a harsher punishment, you can kiss their obedience goodbye.
People, it is ok to smack your dog on the butt if they are doing something wrong. This is not abuse. Abuse is treating your animal harshly for no reason. This is a sick practice by people with warped minds. You spank your dogs to associate the pain and disappointed tone of your voice with the undesired action. Don't ask them to do something, tell them to!! It is ridiculous that we give our dogs whatever they want. Dogs are there for companionship and our pleasure. The dog should obey and serve you, it should not be the other way around.
Many dog lovers are appalled at this point and might have already left my page. If they did, they probably left to make sure their dog's every need is being met. Just as we should punish our dogs for bad behavior we should reward them for good behavior. This does not meant that they should get a treat for every time they obey, but good behavior should be acknowledged verbally and with a pet of the head.
A few things you shouldn't do with your dog and why.
1. Don't let your dog sleep in your bed. The only exception to this is if a single girl lives by herself and feels safe by the presence of her dog. I am not convinced that snuggling with a 20 to 30 pound dog makes anybody feel safer. Why do you put the dog in the bed? If you really think about it, it's gross. Hair, saliva, and whatever they have neen rolling around in is in the sheets with you. I am not saying that you have to put your dog out in the cold. Get a dog bed and put it by yours. It's not abuse I promise. Sharing a space such as a bed can also influence the dog to see you as equals. The dog gets the same treatment as you, so they see themselves as one of you.
2. Do not feed your dogs from the table. There are multiple reasons for this. Dogs were not intended to eat what we eat. Half the things that we eat weren't really intended for us to eat either. Putting human food into a dog can lead to a major change in their digestive system and metabolism. Got a fat dog? stop feeding it cheeseburgers and barbecue leftovers. Dogs will also overeat things that they are not used to having. Not only is it a health concern for your dog, but dogs whining at the dinner table is a terrible thing. I have been to many people's houses that feed their dog from the table. Whenever people that do this have guests their dog whines constantly for food. These hosts usually won't feed their dog from the table in public, and the dog can't figure it out. Don't blame the dog for whining, he is just wanting what he always gets. It is your fault!
Love your dog, treat it well, but please remember that it is a dog. Discipline your dog so it will learn. Be in charge of your dog. Don't let it run your life. Dogs are not people too.
This is my parent's dog Max. I normally do not like smaller dogs, but he is a great dog. He is obedient and loves all people.
My sister's dog Dolly. She may look cute, but she is hell on wheels!!! Discipline your dog!
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