I feel evil

[Kfamr]

That's when you use your voice. Really, I never need to tap Nala. Just say "NO" .... No can be a very strong word for dogs.. Atleast it is for mine.

Besides, your Great Dane is still a puppy and will be "thinking of everything" for a while. Puppies are very curious.

[binka_nugget]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
what if you have a thick coated dog breed?? tapping on the but doesnt do anything.. even with my great dane she doesnt notice she is too buisy thinking about everyhting eles.

Tapping hard ont he nose all the time might be a bad thing, but a light tap, meh it isnt bad..

I try not to tap them but I find myself doing it once in a while. When kai was a pup and nipped people, I'd give a small tap. But now, I just give about 10 seconds of stern eye contact. It never fails

[rachnjam27]

Yes, I do happen to understand the meaning of animal abuse.
I never said that slapping a dog in the face is right. I do feel that slapping in the rear is a much more effective way of punishment than 'positive reinforcement'. Believe it or not, dogs aren't as innocent and helpless as you seem to think.

Gee Rex, you scratched up that girl's face. Bad dog, here's a dog treat.

I can see how that will help the dog learn.

[tikeyas_mom]

well I must have miss understood you because I thought you agreed with hitting a dog in the face..

[Kfamr]

I don't think anyone meant positive reinforcement when the dog has done something bad.

but when they do something good, you MUST reinforce that with something positive.. Just like a parent would when a child gets good grade or something...

[rachnjam27]

Well, yes, I do agree.

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by Kfamr
That's when you use your voice. Really, I never need to tap Nala. Just say "NO" .... No can be a very strong word for dogs.. Atleast it is for mine.

Besides, your Great Dane is still a puppy and will be "thinking of everything" for a while. Puppies are very curious.

lol yeah I think she will grow out of that fais . Great danes love to please their owners BUT if not properly trained will have the run of the house..

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by rachnjam27

I never said that slapping a dog in the face is right. I do feel that slapping in the rear is a much more effective way of punishment than 'positive reinforcement'. Believe it or not, dogs aren't as innocent and helpless as you seem to think.

I don't think slapping on the behind is as effective on the majority of dogs. I slap Timber when I play with her. All over her body, including her rear. She doesn't react, but she plays back. I'll lightly slap the sides of her nose, and she just play attacks me. But if I ever, even lightly, tap the top of her nose while I play, she'll freeze and look dumbfounded, like "Wha? Meh? Huh?"

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by rachnjam27
Well, yes, I do agree.

You agree with what?

P.S... Where did you come from? Are you new here or is this just another name? It's odd for a newbie to just jump in here..

[Kfamr]

Tapping on the butt, saying their name, or saying "NO" always works for Simba and Nala.

Nala not as much, since she's still a puppy -- but she's getting there.

[tikeyas_mom]

humm.. yeah If I were new I would probably have jumped into the posts about pics or whatever, it is odd to see a newbie debating..

[rachnjam27]

I was agreeing with your statement about rewarding dogs that do good things.
Yes, I'm new here.

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Molly only gets a tap on the nose when a "NO" doesn't work. She's easy going, but when she doesn't want to listen, that's when I do it, and it works; everytime. I hate doing it, but she has to learn she can't get away with certain things.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by rachnjam27
I was agreeing with your statement about rewarding dogs that do good things.
Yes, I'm new here.

Well, why don't you post a thread telling us aobut your pets and yourself. I'd love to here aobut them.

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by Kfamr
Well, why don't you post a thread telling us aobut your pets and yourself. I'd love to here aobut them.

DITTTO!!!!