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Originally Posted by phfgkl  Hurt them? I would never hurt any of my dogs. I barely tap them, they've never even let out a yelp. You do what's effective without hurting them |
Read the second part of the reply:
"If it's soft enough to
not hurt them it won't be good enough to alter their behavior anyway."
You can alter behavior through what scientists call discomfort; a neutral stimulus (the tap) will not alter behavior. Your disapproval is really enough discomfort to offer, they can sense your feelings.