I think if you don't want Chloe to get into paper or trash, don't make it accessible to her. I know Curly LOVES to tear up paper. I first learned this when I bought a huge pack of paper towels and left it on the kitchen floor while I was outside. Now, we have paper bits to wipe our hands with. She shredded nearly the whole pack! My fault, NOT hers.
I know you said she finds these bits around to tear up, well that isn't her fault so she shouldn't be punished with a spanking for it. I understand that Matt has never had a puppy but he does now so it's time to learn. Have him read this website a while, he'll learn fast. We all do!
My baby is about the same age as yours and I can't imagine spanking her, even "softly". She's SO little I would really fear hurting her. Just explain to Matt that it isn't her fault she found stuff on the floor. Maybe you can vacuum every day or something. |