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Originally Posted by haeveymolly
Agree with all you've said, dogs do know the difference fron right and wrong once trained and definetly "try it on" from time to time, or simply forget from time to time a little reminder, not agressive but firm does no harm at all.
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Absolutely spot on haeveymolly - also sound original post (Sleeping Lion). Finally some real sense (and knowledge) being shared - more often than not the "my dog is my child - i treat it as such" owners, out-shout the competent handlers on this forum.
A dog is only like a child, in that it is a sponge willing to learn, (ok and it needs food and shelter and care etc) but at the end of the day it's still a dog, not a child. Treat it with love and respect, and train it well, and you will be rewarded, but don't treat it as a child please!
BTW a reprimand is not violance or creating a atmosphere of fear, it is a reprimand. As it is when my office manger reprimands me for leaving a teaspoon in the office canteen sink - I move on (and hopefully don't do it again) , I don't live in a world of fear!