Originally Posted by Mattie

I have seen the damage a water spray can do to a pup as well as an adult dog, it does damage the bond, it also stops a pup from bonding to the owner and I have seen an adult dog go for the owner when he used a water spray and done considerable damage to his face.

I am not interested in what others write about, they are going on their experiences, I am going on mine.

Many people who ask advice on these forums have never had a dog before, they don't know about body language or timing, but are expected to know them to train their dogs.

There are other ways to train your dog or your puppy.