Do you spank your dog?

[survivorinohio]

Mine ate all the jerky and is in major time out.

I have used a slap to thje rump or an upslap under the jowls in the past with animals.  I have also used a crop.

I havent gone near her today I am too mad and she knows it

Do you think dogs can benefit from physical discipline?

[rotPferd]

 When I catch Riley eating the cat food, I will sneak up behind him and swat him on the butt, but that rarely happens. I think they know when they're in trouble. They have that "look" and slink away with tail  between legs lol.

[Euphoric]

 When our dogs used to be naughty, we'd make them go outside for a while.

[rfurlongg]

 We do not spank the dog. When she is bad, she is sent outside and not allowed back in for awhile. 

[USBrit]

When he was a puppy and made mistakes, I used to smack his rump. You should never hit a dog in the face. He has been with me for 5 years now and I never had to raise a hand to him. He knows in my voice if he is misbehaving. However, I read many dog books before getting him and to be honest he is the best dog I have ever had.

[Radarma]

 You just reminded me of the old eddie murphy bit in Delirious...

"You know what I do when you ain't around, I kick that mutha fuckin dog eddie, you know why? Cause I hate the mutha fuckin dog, that's why..."

Good morning Rene! lol

Yes, we have been known to swat their asses for major offenses.

[katy_kay08]

Nope.

[ashellbell]

I'll swat. Rosie (my big one) is so curious and is always getting in to things. She stats obedience school next week.

[viv212]

We've hit my dog on the nose when it pees in the house or when he starts growling/snapping at the little ones. Then he goes outside. he hasn't done either in about 2 weeks.

[Debmomto2girls]

No

[survivorinohio]

I think that a crop tp the rump, whick makes a lot of noise can be very effective especially if you have dogs that are fighting.  The upwards slap can be used in various situations but it is an attention giver.  A spank to the rump induces shame IMO and can be helpful.

Had I caught her in the act she would have gotten a spannking.  Now she gets the cold shoulder and scolded.  I dont think spanking after the fact has any benefit at all.

I think I should say that with toys and miniatures I am sure all of this would be inappropruiate but precious is a bully dog who is about 80 lbs. I have never owned a small dog.