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

Each dog has its own unique character. These animals, like people, worry, rejoice, feel sad, angry, afraid and experience a wide range of other emotions. But you should understand that a dog is a living creature that is not always ideal. Sometimes a pet behaves inappropriately. Let us further consider what the owner should do in this case, whether it is possible to punish the dog, and what punitive measures to apply.

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

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

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

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

• Do not give food from the table, let alone steal it;
• do not allow sleep in its place;
• do not allow to run away on a joint walk, for this there is a team "nearby";
• Do not allow jumping on a sofa or chair without permission;
• stop attempts to bite someone from family members.

Each owner must at the same time give affection to his pet and praise for obedience. But the dog must understand, "what is bad." And if there are no penalties, and there will be no prohibitions, then the value of the incentives will significantly decrease. Therefore, the answer to the question: is it worth punishing a pet for inappropriate behavior - definitely worth it. This is a necessity based on the correction of animal behavior and the avoidance of further problems.

From early childhood, the dog needs to be made clear what is good and what is bad. Therefore, punishments serve as a guide for the animal, saying that its behavior at the moment is extremely undesirable. We list what misconduct to punish a dog.

• Disobedience is a powerful argument for the owner. If the pet does not obey, then in order to educate one or another measure of punishment is necessary. For example, during a walk, the dog did not respond to the command “nearby”, she ran away without permission and is reluctant to respond to the call. In this case, the owner will be appropriate to show firmness of character.

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

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

• Sleep in the place of the owner without his permission. In this way, the dog will demonstrate its dominance, and the owner’s task in this case is to show leading qualities and indicate the place of the pet through punishment.

• “Going to the toilet” in the house. A dog from childhood accustoms the owner to relieve the need 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 someone from family members or to the owner himself. This is a serious reason for punishment. If the pet growls or even tries to bite someone from the household, it is important to stop this behavior in time to avoid further negative consequences.

In order for this or that punishment to be effective, the owner should remember some nuances.

• The dog needs to point out inappropriate behavior at the time of the offense. After some time, the pet just forgets about the miss, so the punishment will be ineffective. For example, the owner comes home from work and sees his shoes damaged in the hallway. At the same time, the puppy joyfully wags its tail and suddenly hears a strict tone and receives a portion of negativity. The result - the arrival of the owner is later associated with the pet with something bad, so the next time the dog does not run joyfully to the door, but simply hides under the sofa. In this case, the moment for punishment is missed.

• The punishment is canceled as soon as the dog stops behaving badly. For example, a pet starts barking at a cat on the street and is going to chase after it, the owner shouts “it is impossible!” and the dog instantly obeys him. In this case, the punishment for the pet will be inappropriate.If the cessation of undesirable behavior does not affect the dog for a positive result, and punishment can still not be avoided, she will not respond to the ban. In addition, it is important for the animal to understand that the punishment will not last forever, but will end as soon as its unwanted behavior stops.

• In punishment, the result is important. This means that if the owner did not win or did not finish the job, then in this case the punishment can be considered an ordinary hassle, and not a measure of influence. Often the owners feel sorry for their pets, and they surrender ahead of time, never letting the dog realize at what point it crossed the permissible limit. In this scenario, misconduct will be repeated. Therefore, it is important for the owner to show firmness, no matter what the resistance reaction of the dog is. The same goes for the rest of the family. None of the relatives should interfere in the process of punishment, "standing up" for the pet. As an exception, only the situation can become if the owner goes over the permissible limits in his actions.

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

It is important for the owner to adhere to certain rules, applying one or another method of punishment in relation to the dog. The punishment should be strict, but not harm the pet. Let's figure out how to punish the animal.

This method is considered the most common and quite effective. The owner needs to strictly urge 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, the owner needs to say “bad dog!” In a clear and strict tone. or "no!". For a dog, these words are always associated with a ban; she will understand the owner’s discontent and stop unwanted behavior.

Quite an effective way of punishment. The owner can douse 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 gun. Then the unwanted behavior of the pet can be stopped in two counts, or rather in two "zilch".

You can close the dog for a while in the room, bathroom or on the balcony. A kind of exile will effectively affect the animal. If there’s nowhere to close the dog, the owner can apply the ignoring technique, about 3 hours without reacting to canine reconciliation attempts.

You can remove 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 sharply raise the question of whether it is permissible to beat the dog. The physical method is acceptable if the above methods did not help. Pain sensations will make it clear to the pet that its owner does not like its behavior. But do not abuse this method of punishment, otherwise there is a risk of raising a nervous and intimidated dog. You can slap a dog with a folded newspaper or a broom, but without waving your eyes in front of the animal so as not to get a bite in your hand.

The physical method of punishment is justified if the pet:

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

If the puppy has bitten the owner, you need to:

• open the pet's jaw and move away from it;
• in a stern voice, say "you can't!";
• if necessary, slap a 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 the punishment is to wean the dog from unacceptable behavior, and not cause physical or psychological harm. Therefore the owner it is important to be able to not cross borders so that the punishment gives a positive result.

There are several options for how to punish a dog.

• With the help of screams. The tone should be strict and confident, but do not need to scream, otherwise the puppy will grow up cowardly, and an adult pet can react aggressively.
• You can not punish a dog with food. Hunger will provoke in the pet only an insult to the owner, while there will be no effect of punishment. Moreover, depriving the animal of food and water, the owner undermines the health of his four-legged friend.
• To beat a dog (except for light slapping with a newspaper). It is especially important to remember the vulnerable parts of the animal’s body - these are the ears and eyes. If the owner will physically affect them, then it can inadvertently cause serious harm to the health of the dog.
• Drive a pet out of the house. The owner can keep the dog in the room or even on the balcony (but not very long), but the animal will not be safe on the street, 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, one should not stoop to such cruelty, otherwise the dog will simply be afraid of its owner, and this will not contribute to building healthy relationships.
• Apply medication to the dogto suppress its activity, too, is impossible. This method does not affect the upbringing of the pet, and besides, it can be dangerous to his health.

It is important for the owner to correctly punish his pet 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 something routine and regular. Only then the owner and his four-legged favorite will be real friends.

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