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Originally Posted by DBlain  in defense of the OP I don't think they are beating the dog, I think she said smack or wack, I envision a little wack on the butt, not that I think it is a good idea just differnt than beating and spanking. |
I don't think the OP needs a defense; I'm not hanging him/her. I assume they think what they are doing is correct, and I'm here to tell them that it's wrong type of treatment, not to tell them they are a horrible person. I don't care what you call it, it's still hitting a dog and it should never be done. If it doesn't hurt, why do it? It senseless! If it does hurt, you are teaching the wrong lesson and could easily hurt their spines. Dogs that have been taught using corporal punishment learn to be aggressive; the human's hands should never inflict pain. Punishment stops a behavior only temporarily, but it often comes back with a vengeance and with many side effects.