What Are Correct Discipline Methods?
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I’ve heard a few people say all physical discipline to animals should be avoided, and on the other side of the spectrum I hear some physical discipline is ok.
I would really like to know a correct method, or at least what other’s do.
I’ve always trained my dogs myself with basic commands and some “etiquette”. To correct any unwanted behavior, I would give them a sharp verbal correction or roll them on their backs. I’ve done this with my yorkie, husky, lab/pit mix, and papillon and have never had behavioral problems with them.
Is this an acceptable method?
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First of all, all a dog wants to do is fulfill a drive, not please you. It could care less about pleasing you as a matter of fact.
Dogs need physical corrections when they do not perform so that they learn that negative behavior will have negative consequences.
You seem to be getting answers from all sorts of people, however, ask them how you would proof a dog without physical corrections and none of them would be able to answer you, guaranteed!!! Hope I helped!!
I do not believe in rolling dogs. There are other ways to convey your message and assert your alpha role discretely. I use corrections in situations where I KNOW the dog knows what is being asked and it just doesn’t do it. That warrants a correction. But, that is usually in the form of a verbal or using body pressure to get the point across.
Brenda Aloff has an excellent book called “Get Connected With Your Dog” and it goes into detail about establishing proper communications with your dog, as well as getting your dog to work better for you. You can find it on Dogwise.com and I would highly suggest getting it. It’s an excellent book. I have had one on one training sessions with Brenda and my BC and Brenda is excellent and really knows her stuff. You can learn a lot from her.
I see nothing wrong with your method. I do not approve of hurting animals as a means of discipline. It can make a dog mean and its cruel. All a dog wants to do is please its owner. They can tell by your voice if you are not pleased with their behavior, and respond very well to praise when the obey. The sad thing is, even if you are mean to a dog, it will still love you. Try to find a human being like that.
^^ Using your dogs crate as punishment is not the right thing to do. It makes her feel like she’s being punished whenever she goes in there.
Personally, I believe that in some situations its okay to use discipline on puppies (not physically of course).
Its how they can differentiate between whats good and bad. Usually when my puppy does something I pick him up and give him a firm no, and calm him down before returning him to what he was doing.
We discipline our kids so that they know not to do something, why not do it with dogs? I dont understand that.
Of course there are MANY things you can use POSITIVE reinforcement for. If you can positively reinforce rather than discipline thats always the better route – but sometimes its harder when it comes to things like aggression and biting.
Canam is right..I have not hit a dog nor would I ever to train them..It is un necessary..you just have to be smarter than the dog! So you are doing things right if it works for you..And it is non corporal..
i put my dog in her cage when she is naughty and it works