Is it possible to punish a dog and how to do it correctly?

Each dog has its own unique character. These animals, like people, are experiencing, rejoicing, sad, angry, afraid and experiencing a rich spectrum of other emotions. But it should be understood that the dog is a living being, which is not always perfect. Sometimes a pet behaves inappropriately. We will consider further how to act in such a case to the owner, whether it is possible to punish the dog, and what penalties to apply.

One can hear from some dog experts that raising a dog should go without punishment, and be based only on encouraging good behavior. They justify this position as follows:

• as a result of punishment the dog will be afraid of its owner;
• pet embittered and will respond with aggression to aggression.

These arguments do not sound quite convincing. The owner of the dog is associated mainly with pleasant moments. (games, food and other care). As for the aggressive reaction to punishment, it can only be for a dog that absolutely believes in its impunity and does not consider its owner to be the “leader”. A pet may become embittered in self-defense if regularly subjected to such negative actions on the part of the owner.

Dogs are descendants of wolves. And for them the authority is the leader in the pack. Getting a puppy, the owner becomes the leader of the pet. He can praise his four-legged pet for good behavior or scold him for bad. And the dog will accept both, because it will perceive its owner as a leader.

Therefore, it is important for the owner at the early stages of raising a pet to indicate its “place”:

• not to take food from the table, and especially steal it;
• not allowed to sleep in your place;
• do not allow to run away on a joint walk, for this there is a team "near"
• not to jump on a sofa or chair without permission;
• prevent attempts to bite someone from family members.

At the same time each owner should give affection to his pet and praise for obedience. But the dog must understand "what is bad." And if the punishment is absent, and there will be no prohibitions, then the value of the incentives will significantly decrease. Therefore, the answer to the question: is it worth it to punish a pet for inappropriate behavior? This is a necessity based on the correction of the animal’s behavior and the avoidance of further problems.

From early childhood, the dog must be given to understand what is good and what is bad. Therefore, the punishment serves as a guide for the animal, indicating that his behavior at the moment is extremely undesirable. We list for which offenses to punish the dog.

• Disobedience is a weighty argument for the master.. If the pet does not obey, then in order to raise this or that measure of punishment is necessary. For example, while walking, the dog did not respond to the command “near”, it ran away without permission and reluctantly responds to the call. In this case, the owner will be appropriate to show the hardness of character.

• Stealing food from the table. This behavior for a pet is unacceptable, and if you do not stop it at the initial stage, it will become a bad habit for the dog.

• Damage to property - One of the most common problems with the four-legged friend of any owner. Puppies gnaw things and spoil the furniture during the game. It is important for the owner to demonstrate his disapproval of such behavior, otherwise there is a high risk of losing all clothes and daily cleaning.

• Sleep on the site of the owner without his permission. The dog thus demonstrates its dominance, and the task of the owner in this case is to show the leading qualities and indicate to the pet its place by means of punishment.

• "Going to the toilet" in the house. Since childhood, a dog is taught by its owner to relieve themselves on the street. Other behavior is considered unacceptable, it is important for the owner to show the pet that the house is not a place where he can do such things.

• Aggressive behavior towards one of the family members or towards the owner himself. This is a serious reason for punishment. If a pet growls or even tries to bite someone from the household, it is important to stop this behavior in time in order to avoid further negative consequences.

To this or that punishment was effective, the owner should be aware of some nuances.

• The dog must be shown inappropriate behavior at the time of the offense. After some time, the pet simply forgets about a slip, so the punishment will be ineffective. For example, the owner comes from work and sees his shoes damaged in the corridor. At the same time, the puppy happily wags its tail and suddenly hears a strict tone and gets a portion of the negative. The result - the arrival of the owner in the future is associated with a pet with something bad, so the next time the dog does not run happily to the door, but simply hide under the sofa. In this case, the time for punishment is missed.

• Punishment is canceled as soon as the dog stops behaving badly.. For example, a pet starts to bark at a cat on the street and is going to chase after it, the owner shouts “no!” And the dog instantly listens to it. In this case, the punishment for the pet would be inappropriate. If the termination of undesirable behavior will not affect the dog for a positive result, and the punishment is still unavoidable, it will not respond to the ban. In addition, it is important for an animal to understand that the punishment will not last forever, but will end as soon as its undesirable behavior ceases.

• In punishment the result is important. This means that if the owner did not win or did not finish the case, then in this case the punishment can be considered an ordinary skirmish, not a measure of influence. Often, the owners feel sorry for their pets, and they surrender ahead of time, not letting the dog realize when it crossed the boundary of what was permitted. In this scenario, misdemeanor will repeat. Therefore, it is important for the owner to show firmness, whatever the resistance reaction of the dog. The same applies to other family members. None of the relatives should intervene in the process of punishment, “interceding” for the pet. As an exception, only the situation can become if the owner goes beyond the permissible limits in his actions.

• What is important is a clear algorithm for the behavior of the host. That is bad - it is always bad, but not sometimes. In other words, if the owner first praised the pet for a certain act, and on another occasion he punished him, it will be difficult for the dog to orient in this situation.

The owner is important to adhere to certain rules, applying a particular method of punishment in relation to the dog. The punishment must be strict, but it does not harm the pet. Let us examine how to punish the animal.

This method is considered the most common and fairly effective. The owner must strictly bring the pet to him.Then bend over to him and look into the eyes without looking away for a while. If the dog avoids eye contact, you can fix its head with your hands. After that, in a clear and strict tone, the owner needs to say “bad dog!” Or “no!”. For a dog, these words are always associated with a ban, she will understand the owner's discontent and stop unwanted behavior.

Pretty effective way of punishment. The owner can pour the culprit with water from a cup (not from a bucket!), It is only important that the water is not icy and not hot. Well, if the house has a spray. Then the unwanted behavior of the pet can be stopped in two accounts, or rather in two "pshik."

You can close the dog for a while in a room, bathroom or on the balcony. A kind of exile effectively acts on the animal. If you have nowhere to close the dog, the owner can apply the method of ignoring about 3 hours without reacting to a dog reconciliation attempt.

You can take your favorite toy from the pet for a while, so the owner will demonstrate his leadership, and there will be no harm to the animal.

Often, the owners are acutely faced with the question whether it is permissible to beat the dog. The physical method is valid if the methods listed above did not help. Pain sensations will make it clear to the pet that the owner does not like his behavior. But do not abuse this method of punishment, otherwise there is a risk to raise a nervous and intimidated dog.. Slap a dog can be folded newspaper or a broom, but not waving his eyes before the animal, so as not to get a bite in his hand.

The physical method of punishment is justified if the pet:

• behaves aggressively towards all family members, growls and tries to bite;
• spoils the property even after repeated comments of the owner;
• rushes at people during a walk (on the street in an effective way there will be a sharp pull over a leash).

If the puppy has bitten the owner, you need:

• unclench your jaw and move away from it;
• in a stern voice, say "no!";
• if necessary, slap the pet, while looking into his eyes;
• You can take the dog by the withers and press it to the floor until it stops resisting.

The purpose of punishment is to wean the dog from unacceptable behavior, and not to cause physical or psychological harm. Therefore, the owner it is important to be able not to cross the border so that the punishment gives a positive result.

There are several options for how to punish the dog.

• With the help of screams. The tone must be strict and confident, but you do not need to shout, otherwise the puppy will grow cowardly, and already an adult pet may react aggressively.
• You can not punish the dog food. Hunger will provoke the pet only a grievance against the owner, while the effect of punishment will not be. Besides depriving the animal of food and water, the owner undermines the health of his four-legged friend.
• Beat the dog (except for light slaps newspaper). It is especially important to remember the vulnerable parts of the animal's body - these are ears and eyes. If the owner acts on them physically, it can involuntarily cause serious harm to the health of the dog.
• Expel the pet from the house. The owner can hold the dog in the room or even on the balcony (but not for very long), but on the street the animal will not be safe, so this method of punishment is considered not only wrong, but also dangerous.
• Use special tools. We are talking about collars with spikes or stun guns.In the process of upbringing, it is impossible to stoop to such cruelty, otherwise the dog will simply be afraid of its owner, and this will not contribute to building healthy relationships.
• Apply medications to the dog., to suppress its activity, is also impossible. This method will not affect the upbringing of the pet, and it can also be dangerous to its health.

It is important for the owner to punish his pet correctly so that he understands that the head of the family is a person, and it is necessary to obey him. But still, the main thing in building a healthy relationship with a dog is love and care. Punishment should be present as a bitter pill, but not be something ordinary and regular. Only then the owner and his four-legged pet will be real friends.

See whether the dog can be punished and how to do it correctly, see the video below.