2006-09-11 08:01:50 · 17 answers · asked by brittany s 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes. Dogs have an accute sense of smell, and know exactly what is there in front of them. You can show it to them, but there is not a need to rub their nose in it. (Besides, I think this gives them a taste for it, and if you have a cat they think it's a buffet.)
2006-09-11 08:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by twowords 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That was a very popular method of teaching dogs not to go inside the house a while back, actually my dad used to do that to their dogs, but there are alternaives now, like putting the dog outside or in a room for a half an hour or longer, which is more sanitary, and they seem the get the hint a lot faster then their nose being rubbed in their own feces.
2006-09-11 15:15:15 · answer #2 · answered by Samantha S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's very cruel! They have no idea why they are being punished. You need to get your dog housebroken. Lookup "crate training" or get a book on it...this is an excellent method. If your dog is FULLY housebroken, there could be a medical condition causing this...take it to the vet ASAP! Otherwise, it just needs to go outside more often. Most dogs can only wait a few hours after eating...if you're making her wait more than that, it's your own fault she did it.
2006-09-11 15:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by talented mrs v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They have no idea what they've done. If you're dog is crapping in the house, keep a better eye on her. It would be more effective to rub your own nose in it to remind you of this.
2006-09-11 15:05:28 · answer #4 · answered by Mara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean rub, literally? Or just show him the poop? I mean why would you want your dog to smell like poop? That accomplishes nothing and makes everyone miserable.
2006-09-11 15:08:34 · answer #5 · answered by escapingmars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and it has no purpose. The dog does not understand what you want or what you are doing. A stern "no" and a lack of happines on your part goes farther. Put them outside and always lavish thme with praise when they do right. Most dogs want your approval.
2006-09-11 15:07:59 · answer #6 · answered by TritanBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and it will only make the dog fearful or resentful of you. especially if its been more than 5 minutes since the did it. the dog wont even associate what you are doing and what it did.
2006-09-12 00:05:00 · answer #7 · answered by EileenNellie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Animal experts all agree that this does not work. It confuses the animal. There are all kinds of books, websites, etc tht have good info on housebreaking a dog. Please check into it.
2006-09-11 15:04:20 · answer #8 · answered by Proud to be an American 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about cruel, but it is stupid and doesn't work. Dogs aren't disgusted by feces like we are, they are more likely to think either "mmm", or "yup I did a good job".
2006-09-12 00:13:17 · answer #9 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. It's not her fault..it's her owners fault. Being cruel in that way will not teach her anything except that her master is inhumane.
2006-09-11 15:04:21 · answer #10 · answered by serenadepoms 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋