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Originally Posted by breannalynn  I honestly had no idea that was something wrong to do (laying her on her side.) My mom took her dog to an obedience class and they taught her to do that. It was explained to her as something dogs do in play everyday when another one goes out of line. Now that I think about it, the more I can see how that's not what is it. Thank you for the many great replies, there's some that were a little more harsh than needed. I obviously was doing this out of ignorance and not cruelty. Not that igorance is a good excuse but it was obvious from my post that I didn't know this was something seen so horribly by Emma when I do it to her. I have spent hours on upon hours on this site trying to do the best for her and I think that's probably one of the very few subjects I have never looked up (because an actual instructor told my mother to do it) or noticed in a thread. |
Hey...don't beat yourself over this. You saw something was amiss and you asked! This is how we learn.
There ARE many trainers who train this way...and it is just wrong in my opinion! You found out quickly and I am SO sure you will correct it and all will be well.
Good for you for being alert to your pup's feelings!!