Our aunts little dog was alwasy growling and snapping at everyone and when he growled at this little girl she yelled NO! and smacked it in the head. The dog yelped and went away and after a few days the little dog liked the girl the most out of everyone in the house. it was the strangest thing. makes me think a good smack is what a dog needs sometimes
2006-10-28 13:31:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Usually a stern 'No,' is all that is needed. Sometimes a corrective tug on a lease or other minor correction may be needed.
2006-10-28 13:35:30 · answer #1 · answered by Wendy C. 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
battery whether on a human or a dog is never good - who likes a good smack in the head ; how many dogs have turned b/c they are mistreated ; love, patience and the tone of voice is what works best. First, the dog was probably guarding territory and was never properly instructed in good behavior. It is usually not a bad dog just improper training by the owner
2006-10-28 20:38:30 · answer #2 · answered by sml 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the dog growls and snaps at anyone it thinks is below her in status.
the little girl showed the dog who is boss and so now the dog is subservient to her. she is now considered the leader of the dogs pack.
dogs that are spoiled (and i suspect your aunts dog is) and not disciplined tend to lean toward the nippy side.
so if he snaps at you again spank it and tell it NO!!
good luck with the aunt though! wink. lol
2006-10-28 20:46:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the dog isnt properly socialized.. most little dogs are not.. most owners of little dogs fail to recognize the importance of taking small dogs to Obedience lessons to learn proper social skills... little dogs are more snappy than big ones and often are leading biters of kids becuase of this (seldom reported because its often the family pet)
sometimes a smack helps.. sometimes not.. what works for one dog will not work for all
2006-10-28 20:37:24 · answer #4 · answered by CF_ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
without hitting the dog and saying no in a strong,dominant voice is good punishment. you can always tune into the "The Dog Whisperer" and watch CEASAR do his thing.
2006-10-28 20:39:17 · answer #5 · answered by cannon7185 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aren't you the one that just asked about eating a dog?
2006-10-28 20:38:54 · answer #6 · answered by wizardslizards 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roll a newspaper up, and with a steady voice and arm, smack it across the head...it never fails... :)
2006-10-28 20:40:49 · answer #7 · answered by ShellBellzGee 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ur so mean! how dare you! you NEVER, EVER hit a dog with your own hand! a newspaper is an extent, frikin animal abuser....*growls at u*
2006-10-28 20:42:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/
2006-10-28 20:46:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slap the bum.
2006-10-28 20:39:47 · answer #10 · answered by Cheryl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋