I really don't like it. I don't know why, I just wouldn't do it. Think about it this way, if you were potty training your children (skin kids), would you spank them every time they had an accident? I sure wouldn't.
It also depends on the dog. For instance, if I were to hit our new yorkie, Maddie, (not that I would ever hit her or one of the others) it would probably break her heart. She's so sensitive.
My neighbor has a golden retriever (not quite a year old yet) and he always manages to get under their fence into our yard. Bill hits him every time he catches him. and it hasn't stopped him yet. i'd say something to him, but I'm going to have to have him for a teacher next year, and I'd rather not deal with that. |