I have never liked this. Ive heard some people say its okay and they try and justify it by saying thats what the pup's mother does but I remember when my boxer penny had a litter of pups and when she picked her puppies up by the loose skin on the back of thier neck they would cry like it was hurting them so I wouldnt let her do it and I would not suggest anyone do this to thier dogs. just my opinion