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Originally Posted by Ayoka Hi everyone, I'm reading a book that suggests using a spray bottle to help discourage dogs from bad habits such as barking, garbage digging and jumping.
Seems reasonable to me...but I was wondering if anyone out there can think of any potentially negative things about this form of deterrance? |
I think it's silly, myself.
Negative aspects? What purpose does it really serve? What respect are you building with this 'neat' trick?
Doesn't it make more sense to deal with your dog personally, and guide him to proper behavior to learn control and learn to look to you for guidance, rather than to attempt to 'scare' him with water? Things that make you say, "hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm".
The only thing I'll use a spray bottle full of water for is to dispense water to my dogs while in the show ring, or to spray on their coats to cool them down.... Those are 2 good uses for a spray bottle full of water.