Hi all
I got this email today (see the text below), and I can't believe what
I've been reading...
I certainly don't hope, that this is normal behaviour when raising a
puppy. Since I've only posted my problems concerning my dog on this list,
I have to assume, that this person is on it as well. -Don't hope my yell
for fairness goes unnoticed.
This is the original message;
From:
[email protected]
To:
[email protected]
Date: 09/06/2003 23:20
Subject: Misbehaving hound.
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Assuming the animal has been reared and trained correctly and there is no
new routine or occurence that has triggered the behaviour I find the best
methods of behavioural modification are as follows:-
1) Force the snout of the animal into its own filth, whilst
shouting "No, Bastard" (you will need to say this in Dutch). Then drag
outside the beast and leave it to consider the degenerate act it has
perpetrated for around five minutes, the animal must be alone whilst
contemplating.
2) Purchase a riding crop and drag the beast over to the damaged area or
filth pile and shout "No, Bastard" (you can use English if you wish) then
smartly strike the hound on its upper rear leg muscle from the side (the
animal should yelp in pain and surprise if you use the correct degree of
violence), as before isolate the animal for at least five minutes.
The above work even better if catching the animal in the act you do.
If after two or three repetitions the canid is still behaving like a
degenerate and assuming you have inflicted sufficient pain then it is
likely that the animal is either possesssed by the devil or simply a
dirty and evil example, in this case simply give it away to a "friend"
and obtain a fresh pup and try to learn from your mistakes. There are no
stupid dogs, just ignorant owners you see.
I hope that this helps.
Klaus.