I saw this subject on another forum and all though some were bashing each other for their opinion, I know that we can discuss if here even if we do not all agree! I don't necessarily think it is wrong, I just don't do it. My dogs are so small. I would be afraid I would hurt them. I would try every other thing I possibly could before that. Same way with my child. Again, I am not saying it is wrong. In fact, I will go as far as saying that IMO, it is NOT wrong, but I have a very hard time with it. I just could never bring myself to do it. When my son was in his terrible twos, I use to carry a wooden spoon in my purse to warn him, but rarely did I use it. And by the way, he had terrible twos and threes!
I've butt swatted before for peeing in the house but rarely. I have NEVER hit any where else and i think a firm no is better for disipline. I have learned that spanking can lead to shy, spookish dogs and i don't like that at all. I'd rather my dogs be happy dogs than afraid of me.
We believe in spanking at our house. Only if it is a last resort though. We have spanked for peeing, underwear chewing, etc. but rarely for anything else and never anywhere but the butt. Sometimes a light tap with two fingers on the muzzle to stop barking or because they're growling at each other for no reason but we always do a deep "no" first. I saw that on the "other" forum as well, and saw how pitanddobes was getting bashed and called a "so-called trainer" just for her beliefs. IMO, if she wants to spank her dogs for something they did wrong, then she can just go right on ahead. As long as spanking doesn't lead to beating or anything. But she also said she only does it sometimes as a last resort and look, she has pit bulls and dobies. I think their butts can handle a good swat every now and again for something they did wrong. I was spanked as a child and I was never really "hand shy" and it did not make me want to hit my parents for "hitting" me or anything like that. I learned I had overstepped my boundaries and that was how I was punished. My kids are going to get the same treatment.
Oh, big time, yes. I treat them just as kids. I threaten quite a lot. Like right now I have been letting them out to pee, but they want to be wild. They need to go out the door and do it in the yard, not go nuts and lose it in the house. Then, they go out in two shifts. The second shift, regardless of the fact that it is midnight, and they are right outside the neighbor's bedroom window, will bark or howl in their enthusiasm. Not acceptable. Usually verbal admonishments will work. In any circumstance, I am the ruler and say-so here. Sometimes there is an alpha struggle. Usually a lot of muzzle grasping and growly voiced threats go on. They will accede to me. Barking is illegal. The alternative to good behavior is grim in city areas. I have studied dogs all my life, it is not usually a problem. Once in a while a real case comes in...Class begins all over...
I also believe in spanking. The last time though Oscar got one was because he stole a pizza off the kitchen table. He has been trained to not eat anything unless I put it in his bowl and I have to admit that I freaked out when I saw that it was gone. And the first time I spanked him was when he jumped on Kaitlyn. I was afraid he had hurt her because he was 6 months old and already weighed close to 100. But most of the time raising my voice does the trick wonderfully. Anytime I raise my voice he goes and gets on his bed. If only it worked on my kid.
In a word YES!!! If the wrong deed warrants it. I have used mostly the flyswatter and water bottle, but if they aren't handy, yes she'll get a swat. Just like my kids if they deserve it, they'll get it whether it is a swat or a hug.... I've been told I have well behaved children and animals, so I think I must be doing something right.
There are always lots more of cookies going around then swats Also, my version of dad's belt hung on the door is my "stick" which is a riding crop called a popper, it has a wide leather loop on the end which makes a cracking noise when it hits a butt, or wall. It hardly stings, even slapped against my bare skin. If the verbal abuse does not stop the barking or whatever, I brandish this at them. Most take the hint and meekly do what I ask, some still ignore it. It is useful when opening the back door to several mud covered dogs that will mob you otherwise and swarm inside, getting mud everywhere The more cowed dogs will hang back when I slap it on the wall, and I can grab a collar and lead them in one at a time. Kitty, just like her mom, grabs the whip, like she is saying what is this, oh you big silly, I'm not afraid of this It is less than effective with her, because I cannot think of a circumstance, other than a dogfight (which I doubt she will ever have) that I would ever slap her with it. Sure takes the wind outta my sails
I have no problem with an occasional swat on the butt if verbal doesn't work & if they aren't on a collar & lead in order to get a correction that way. I have also given taps with the penny bottle which has much more effect in my house. However, I believe that no correction is productive unless it is given at the same time as the infraction especially with pups. Now on the other hand, Farley definitely can act as a guilty kid who just knows when I see what he got into there is going to be hell to pay! If he doesn't meet me at the front door when I come home I know & he knows he is going to be in trouble for something - usually he got the bread or was successful in getting into the kitchen trash. Then it's the stern BOLD DOG, DOWN. And I know he'll go lay down & stay in the other room for about 1/2 hr. and I know it is very tough for him to be in another room away from me when I get home from being at work all day. After about 1/2 hr he'll very quietly come to whereever I am and lay down until I acknowledge him.
Ok, i'm gonna' go back on my original response on saying i don't spank anymore. I just had to tonight cuz my new JRT male attacked my cat. No blood or broken skin that i can see but i was PO'd. The dog has never seen a cat before so he thinks it is food but he WILL learn soon enough that it isn't! So i won't jump on answers anymore...lol.
I've been told I have well behaved children and animals, so I think I must be doing something right. 
Also, my version of dad's belt hung on the door is my "stick" which is a riding crop called a popper, it has a wide leather loop on the end which makes a cracking noise when it hits a butt, or wall. It hardly stings, even slapped against my bare skin.
If the verbal abuse does not stop the barking or whatever, I brandish this at them. Most take the hint and meekly do what I ask, some still ignore it. It is useful when opening the back door to several mud covered dogs that will mob you otherwise and swarm inside, getting mud everywhere
