yes, newspapers are a no no......i did that to my first dog on the training recomendation of a neighbor (who acted like she knew what she was talking about). after i did that i realized what i was doing and almost went over to the neighbors house and beat HER with a newspaper. to this day we don't talk and i am VERY sorry i ever did that to my little baby.....cruel treatment for a puppy or adult dog for that matter.
tina
