and is smacking your dog as bad as an e collar ?

Just had this thought as I read through the e collar thread, I have never lifted my hand in anger to any of my dogs not even as some do a wee smack to the nose, what do you all think ?

I've never raised a hand to my dogs either. It's something I feel very strongly against. However, I do sometimes raise my voice, but that's as far as it goes.....

I reckon it would hurt you more than the dog but don't advise you try.

I would rather my dogs respect me through good leadership than fear me

I've never raised my hand or smacked any animal....In fact I am VERY against it.

i actuall think its worse - i think.......

as smcking - dogs fear your hand - effectively you

the e collar - dogs fear the collar and dont realise mabey you press it??




btw im not against smacking,,,,

but i am against e collars

mad init?!

NEVER would I smack an animal of mine

when I had my children someone gave me some very sound advice........ when you are mad with them - sit on your hands!

Its the best advice i was ever given

i just wish more dog owners were given the same advice - smacking is just as threatening to a dog as a child.

dont see any benifit to smacking

I only have to roar and mine know they done very wrong, but it ain't that often just when they squabbling.
Dog's are sensitive to noise.