This is unacceptable. How you should never punish a dog

15.01.2025 16:57

There are actions that are unacceptable in relation to domestic dogs. Even if it is a matter of punishment for disobedience.

Experts never tire of repeating: it is unacceptable to use physical punishment on a pet.

Never hit the dog. It is much more effective and humane to use other methods.

For example, use your voice as a tool of punishment.

You can also resort to the help of a look, emotions, gestures.

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Dogs are smart animals. Therefore, based on your intonation, your pet will understand that he did something wrong and should not repeat it.

At the same time, you can teach your dog to learn the command “No!” once and for all.

The main thing is to pronounce this word loudly, clearly, confidently, looking sternly into the animal’s eyes, maintaining a stern expression on your face.

There is no need to punish your dog if it has stopped behaving inappropriately.

The animal simply won’t understand what you’re unhappy about, and, accordingly, no organizational conclusions will be made.

Therefore, you should only scold your dog while he is doing the thing you want to wean him off.

By the way, you can use verbal methods to wean your dog off the habit of barking loudly.

Give her the command "Quiet!" But speak calmly and confidently.

Wait until your four-legged friend stops barking. Then praise him and give him a treat.

But never reward your dog when he barks.

Pavel Gospodarik Author: Pavel Gospodarik Internet resource editor