I agree with the "NO Swatters".
A swat on the nose is only going to make them fearful of you. If you catch them in the act, a loud noise, saying NO, clapping your hands, stomping a foot, whatever, should give them a fright. But swatting them, after the fact, is too late.
You absolutely have to catch them in the act. If you are close enough to correct with your hand, just a sudden touch will do. It does not have to be painful to them, just has to startle them. |