Originally posted by Karen
Never ever do that again. Never. To her, or to any other dog.

I do not blame her for being wary of you. Hitting a dog (or a helpless child) does not solve anything, and often creates larger problems.

How could we not be upset?

Promise you will never do that again, and take her for a nice, long walk, or whatever her other favorite activity is, do that.

I am not mad at you, I have however lost respect for you.
I agree. You don't slap an innocent animal. They don't know any better. You aren't getting anything through them by hitting them. Its just uncalled for. Never do that again. Never ever ever.............to any animal. They don't understand. They don't deserve that!