Dogs should never be hit. Hitting is not a natural way of communication for a dog. Dogs correct one another using body language, body blocks, verbal sounds, and bites. While it is not recommended to bite your dog, you can cup your hand to mimic a bite if the moment warrants that type of correction. Some people like to alpha roll their dogs as a correction. An alpha roll is when you make a dog lay on it's side. This type of correction is considered the ultimate punishment for a dog and should rarely, if ever, be used. When it is used it should be used with caution as you do not want to serve out the ultimate punishment for small behaviors. Also if there is any type of miscommunication between owner and dog it may confuse your dog by coming at it with such a severe reaction. Timing is very important as well. If your timing is off your dog will be confused about what it is you are not happy with.
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