[cowgirlc]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

I don't agree with what you've said. I DO believe that one hit WILL scar them forever and make them fearful whenever anyone starts to reach toward them. I've seen people who have struck their dogs before interact with their dogs and noticed that they "duck" when they see their owner's hand coming down toward them. I hope you do get things worked out, because I realize it was more of a reflex action on your part, but I believe you have self-control issues as well and that isn't a good mixture with a small dog or any other size dog.

Hi there, I can understand your point here, I cannot un-do what has happened nor make light of it, and I had a startled reaction which does not mean I have self control issues. My baby does not ''duck' when I reach for him at all. Though this may be the case for some small dogs it is not the case here.

Not going to continue to beat a dead horse here, and everyone is entitled to their opinions and of course are welcome to coment, this will be the last post for me on the defensive, choosing to move forward and make things better for me and Gizmo

Thank you

Cynthia