It depends on what you're disciplining them for
Certain things work for certain situations
Attention .... good attention meaning good pets... and praise is positive reinforcement for behaviors you want to reinforce
Attention withdrawal meaning you ignore them .... when there is behavior you don't want
Don't yell - that will only heighten their emotional state and/or scare them
A firm voice is all that is ever needed
Never ever go to strike or hit a dog
even if it is a swat on the rear .... violence begets violence
You can immobilize your pup by grasping it behind the neck but that's about it
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