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Originally Posted by typerk Leash popping doesn't hurt in the least. It works because it breaks them out of whatever they were about to do, basically it distracts them from the distraction. I trained my dog outside that way and she was never hurt or scared or negatively affected in anyway. This isn't a negative form of training by any stretch of the imagination. |
You've already described for us the problem with negative corrections and dominating your dog....
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Originally Posted by typerk When she awoke I went to put her in her litter box and she barked and ran away from me while still barking. She hid under the couch and then behind the entertainment center. Now mind you I have never did anything for her to be scared of me, no yelling, definitely no hitting. When I picked her up she was shaking like a leaf. |
Leash pops and other forms of punishment ARE effective in controlling a dog's behavior. Unfortunately, they damage your relationship with your dog in the process. There are kinder, gentler methods that are also effective.