Sorry to disagree but I have never found it to have an adverse effect on any dog. It is the best way to get any dogs attention and it is the way it is said, rather than the word that conveys your reaction to the dog. You could use the word "water" to tell the dog you were happy or displeased and it wouldn't matter to the dog. Next time you praise your dog say, "Bad dog," in a loving and happy way and the dog will be just as happy with the praise.The only way your dog will associate it's name with scolding is if that is the only context you ever use it's name in. Reading about the people and pets here, I know that isn't true!

[This message has been edited by carrie (edited November 06, 2000).]