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**Rupeviv** · 10-02-2012, 09:01 AM

What I find counter-intuitive is punishing a dog for something that it doesn't know is wrong and doesn't know how to do right.

Not only that, but dogs live in the moment. Literally, second by second. The rules that apply to rewards apply to punishment. Most cases of 'rubbing his nose in it' happen long after the fact. Dogs have no idea that you are punishing them for urinating/defecating in the house. All they know is that you're angry, which is why they cower (NOT because they are remorseful).

The best thing you can do for your dog is to teach it a cue, whether it be bell ringing, door knocking, or barking. Teach your dog to tell you when it needs to potty. Doing this will help them be successful.

One thing to remember is that these are dogs, as in animals, not robots. They won't be perfect, especially not as puppies. Create a trusting bond between you and your pup early on and that trust will perpetuate throughout your dog's life. You'll have a dog that WANTS to work with you, not in fear of you or in spit of your trust.

Plus, rubbing a dog's nose in its excrement is just plain unsanitary.

10-02-2012, 09:01 AM	#26
Rupeviv Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 448 Senior Member	What I find counter-intuitive is punishing a dog for something that it doesn't know is wrong and doesn't know how to do right. Not only that, but dogs live in the moment. Literally, second by second. The rules that apply to rewards apply to punishment. Most cases of 'rubbing his nose in it' happen long after the fact. Dogs have no idea that you are punishing them for urinating/defecating in the house. All they know is that you're angry, which is why they cower (NOT because they are remorseful). The best thing you can do for your dog is to teach it a cue, whether it be bell ringing, door knocking, or barking. Teach your dog to tell you when it needs to potty. Doing this will help them be successful. One thing to remember is that these are dogs, as in animals, not robots. They won't be perfect, especially not as puppies. Create a trusting bond between you and your pup early on and that trust will perpetuate throughout your dog's life. You'll have a dog that WANTS to work with you, not in fear of you or in spit of your trust. Plus, rubbing a dog's nose in its excrement is just plain unsanitary.
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