[Barry.]

If they attacked or bite people I say yes. Over hyper dogs, maybe a tap on the nose.

[Kazanne]

Sorry I would NEVER hit an animal never mind a dog , I have never had a nasty dog , they have all been as stupid as I am , I find a stern voice is usually enough, Our dog is part of our family , as is the cat , so, no smacking .

[Denver]

If i ever caught my dog down the park with his mates drinking cider he knows he will be punished

[Glenn.]

I just have to look at my dog and she knows to stop what she’s doing. I’m a little bit more relaxed with her now as she’s kind of on her way out.

[Kazanne]

Kids and dogs have different roles in life though,so I think you do have to treat them differently, kids need to be taught the rights and wrongs of life and their punishments will be greater, I mean dogs wont be half as much work as a child, we have to use common sense with both. Children are a totally different ball game and very demanding.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Kids and dogs have different roles in life though,so I think you do have to treat them differently, kids need to be taught the rights and wrongs of life and their punishments will be greater, I mean dogs wont be half as much work as a child, we have to use common sense with both. Children are a totally different ball game and very demanding.

The question was by hitting them though

[Redway]

LMAO. Are dog matters really that deep?

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Redway

LMAO. Are dog matters really that deep?

No?

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Redway

LMAO. Are dog matters really that deep?

Classic submission post

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

By hitting them?

Lets see how this goes parmnion

Playfully on the nose maybe to let them know they've done something wrong. But it's usually your tone of voice and proper training which is how you discipline your dog .

I don't agree with hitting them,if anything that'll probably cause the dog to lash out or you'll upset it .

The only way a dog should be hit or attacked is through self defense

[montblanc]

not at all

[Wizard.]

Well I shout at her say if she pees on the carpet I lock her in the bedroom but I have given her a little tap now and then nothing too hard but dogs can get over excited and sometimes it’s not appropriate

[user104658]

That happy crazy excitement when you come home? That's not "I'm so happy to see you!", that's "OH THANK GOD I was worried that I might starve!"

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

That happy crazy excitement when you come home? That's not "I'm so happy to see you!", that's "OH THANK GOD I was worried that I might starve!"

a tad outdated view
latest research (there's been a great rediscovery of dogs in science) suggest they do actually feel love

[Redway]

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl...lly-experience

According to that study dogs’ emotions stop just after love (the 2-year-old human equivalent).

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Redway

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl...lly-experience

According to that study dogs’ emotions stop just after love (the 2-year-old human equivalent).

Submission isn't an emotion though, it's a behaviour

[Redway]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Submission isn't an emotion though, it's a behaviour

I was talking about love there though.

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by Redway

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl...lly-experience

According to that study dogs’ emotions stop just after love (the 2-year-old human equivalent).

very good summary

thanks, Redway!

...your dog can still feel love for you, and contentment when you are around, and aren't these the emotions we truly value?

[Twosugars]

of course they see us as a prized resource to be protected, but that's not all, they also love us

[Twosugars]

the MRI experiments with oxytocin release in the brain confirm that dogs have the same reaction to their owners like owners have to them, love

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

the MRI experiments with oxytocin release in the brain confirm that dogs have the same reaction to their owners like owners have to them, love

OK so they they experience something which chemically resembles (the human concept of) love... But then, we could go into a much deeper philosophical discussion there Twosugars... Namely, "what is the biological purpose of love".

But that's a bit in depth (and sort of grim / cynical) for a nice sunny afternoon

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

OK so they they experience something which chemically resembles (the human concept of) love... But then, we could go into a much deeper philosophical discussion there Twosugars... Namely, "what is the biological purpose of love".

But that's a bit in depth (and sort of grim / cynical) for a nice sunny afternoon

it'd have to be a brand new thread, good topic tho

of course there's a biological purpose to love, but there's also selfless love (I hope)
luckily dogs don't have comprehension of such fine distinctions and love us as best they can
and I'll take this "thoughtless" love, as will you

edit: muddled up my argument so apologies, TS

[caprimint]

It's possible to show authority without hitting them (the same as it is with kids)

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by caprimint

It's possible to show authority without hitting them (the same as it is with kids)

Of course it is. The most confusing thing is people who think it's fine to hit a child but evil to hit a dog

[caprimint]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Neem i have seen too many owners where the fecking dog thinks its the boss of the house

"oh dont move him from the sofa he can get quite snappy"

i mean wtaf?

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

you sound like the type of owner who sits on the carpet and eats his tea whilst the dog snoozes on the best chair

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

Its the owners who deserve the slap not the dogs !! Owners who think you should fall in love with their mutt ,Owners who dress the poor thing in a dickie bow thinking it looks good ,when it actually looks stupid, owners who spend more on clothes for the dog than they do their kids ,owners who think its fine to let their dog shed its entire fur over your black jeans, owners who dont clean the dog **** up from the pavements .... No the dogs dont deserve a slap .....the owners do

Omg this thread is too much. I should've known there would be some hilarious replies with Chuff and LT posting in here though.