What is the best way to correct a dog? Would it be a slap to the face, top of the head, or would whip to the body work better?

I do not know as much as most people do on this board iam pretty new at this myself. But i found out the hard way that hitting with whips does not work it just makes them become aggresive most of the time. You really need to give a little more info on what you are correcting for and what type dog you have. I my self use a prong collar but i have gsd appox. 100lb. also i never slap them in the face or pop the top of there heads. But i am sure some other people will have more info.....

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What is the best way to correct a dog? Would it be a slap to the face, top of the head, or would whip to the body work better?

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Double tap on Grubb.

The best way to correct a dog is to use the least amount of force neccessary to make the correction effective. This could be anything from a stern verbal correction to a complete ass kicking of the dog. For most people, (assuming the dog is on lead) a quick pop of the lead, using varying amounts of force, and a simultaneous verbal correction are standard.

It all depends on the dog (and the handler.)

What are you trying to correct your dog from doing?

I don't think I every needed to strike a dog for correction. I would invest in a basic obedience course to see what the latest training methods are to get the dog to mind you. The most assertive thing I've ever done was grab Maggie by the neck with both hands, shook her a bit and yelled NO NO NO in her face. This was to correct chronic gate bolting. I followed it up by putting her in the sit and then let her thru and praising. I repeated putting her in the sit and then letting her thru a number of times. she's got it figured out now. Again, striking a dog is not the most effective training method.

I have a 1 year old 1/2 GSD and 1/2 Akita male. If a dog understands a command, such as come, and does not come when called, Ptlm. Matthew Grubb, it deserves a level 10 correction. If you have read any of the articles Ed has written you would know that this is true. My question is not a joke, and i think is a pretty legitimate question.

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Fluturim,
You have stated about reading articles on this website, if you would go into depth reading the articles and the archived questions on the discussion board, then you would see that no where is it condoned with slapping the dog in the face, hitting it on the head or whipping.

First of all, how old is your dog? A very common assumption is made w/ puppies. They always follow, come when their called and oh so wonderful until they reach about 6 months (this is an averge number) suddenly they don't want to mind you anymore. No different from children.

Until your solid with your come command (and using the long line)don't expect miracles off lead. Also the dog coming to you is always, always a happy momment, not time for punishment (why would he want to come?) Give him a reason to come to you (food, praise, play, all of the above!)

I just went through this with a pup. When he ran away, I would either walk backwards and call him, get his food bowl, have a treat or just go get him put him on a lead (w/o any fuss) and then praise him as he walks next to me. He is doing great now and always comes when I call, tail wagging. It does take patience and repetition but well worth having a happy dog than a cringing one.

I do not like using my hands to correct a dog. Sometimes it is necessary (like holding the scruff) but prefer to use tools (leashes, collars ect.) Be patient, Be positive.

Ok, I see where you said your dog is 1 year old. Still a pup however.

Sorry,
I'm not going to allow an ignorant question like this to even be discussed. Nor do I care for a poster to so badly misquote what Ed said.
Topic closed.

Will Rambeau
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