Why You Should Never Hit Your Dog

Do you know someone that likes to beat their dog? Does it infuriate you when you see dogs treated this way? Perhaps your a dog owner that beats your dog and doesn't see anything wrong with it. Either way, this is an important article for you to read.
Why You Shouldn't Hit Your Dog
Dogs are loyal animals. They look up to you as a trusted leader. Why would you beat a dog that only wants to please you? Canines are such amazing creatures. They are so much more forgiving than humans. Be respectful to your dog as your dog is to you and you guys will be able to establish the most rewarding relationship when it comes between humans and canines.

Some pet owners beat their dog, while other dog owners may occasional hit their dog. Hitting your four legged friend is one thing, beating it is an entirely different thing. The alpha leader in a dog pack would occasionally bite or be physically dominating if a subordinate gets out of line. Hitting your pet behind their hind legs won't do long lasting harm to your dog (he probably will forget it too.) Beating your pet with a stick or shoving it down the stairs or kicking it on the side is something your dog will remember.

Giving your pet 1-2 smacks around their thighs is the most harm you should ever inflict upon an animal. All professional dog trainers know not to hit their dog, the closest they come to hitting their dog is using 2 fingers to firmly tap on their pet's nose to reprimand them. Hitting a dog harder than that will only instill fear. Do you really want that kind of relationship with your loyal pet, a relationship based out of fear?

A dog will be able to remember the cause and effect of your beatings if it happens often enough. Dogs often become aggressive as a form of self preservation when they get a dog owner that's abusive.

A lot of pet owners feel that hitting or beating their four legged friend for bad behavior is the only way they can train it. Especially when it comes to housebreaking a dog, hitting your loyal pet is the last thing you want to do. The only way you can successfully house break your do is through positive reinforcement as well as choosing an appropriate response when they have an accident.

Many dog owners who find messes left behind by their dog will resort to hitting or rubbing their dog's nose in it. This is a complete waste of time because unless you catch your pet n the act, he has NO idea why you're so upset at him.

Yes, he can relate that you're not happy with finding his messes here and there but he has no clue how to associate it to where an acceptable place to eliminate is. Most dog owners should fault themselves rather than their dog when their pet soils inside the house. You weren't watching your dog well enough to notice that signs he's about to urinate on the floor.