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Teegy · 11-07-2010, 05:39 AM

I would say be very careful tapping a dog on the nose, because there are a lot of very delicate nerves and blood vessels.
A rolled up newspaper under the shin would work best.
I read the mothers grab the pups by the scruff when they are naughty, so that's what I do if Teegy has to be disciplined. He already knows, they already know they have been naughty, and he knows that means mum isn't happy.
I pick him up and he gets a good telling off.

11-07-2010, 05:39 AM	#5
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	I would say be very careful tapping a dog on the nose, because there are a lot of very delicate nerves and blood vessels. A rolled up newspaper under the shin would work best. I read the mothers grab the pups by the scruff when they are naughty, so that's what I do if Teegy has to be disciplined. He already knows, they already know they have been naughty, and he knows that means mum isn't happy. I pick him up and he gets a good telling off.