[michiko]

I really liked the original post. We aren't perfect. And it is beautiful thing that we can admit something that we should regret. Recognizing and having an awareness about our own mistake is a big step, and I am so glad that the original poster recognize that and try to work on fixing the problem. So Kudo to you.

Then the other hand.. it is interesting to see how people can get really defensive. Anyway.. I don't even believe in any type of violence. Hitting or Yelling or anything. No I am not perfect and I might raise my voice. But I do know when I do that and I recognize that it is bad. I wouldn't be defensive about it because violence of any kinds (small or big) shouldn't be happening. As I work with a lot of survivors of child abuse, I can tell you how much it has affected them in their daily lives. I think it is the same way with a yorkie or any other dogs. I mean.. for you to spank them with newspaper, it might be like a child being hit by a thick book. I cannot imagine. It is a controlling behavior. What happens... if your yorkie still doesn't listen to you, would you hit her/him a little harder.. and then what.. It never ends. Those who are abused as children or as dogs.. are put in adoptions... or foster home.. Very sad indeed.

And I cannot agree more with Stacy, Kimberly and Kalina.. Anyway.. it is just my opinion..