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?"