Disapproval Opinions

12/2/2010 2:29:49 PM

Person 1: The best way to teach obedience is through kindessPerson 2: Matter of opinion.They need a short, sharp shock.Person 1: If you want them to cringe. If you want an obedient dog, you must be firm but kind.That's from 'All Creatures Great and Small', which, if you knew things I knew, you would know is a set of short stories written by a veterinarian about his practice.And, why do I tell you this.Because, so many of you tell me you want to be treated like a dog, less than human, so I should consent to beat you, as beatings and abuse are the only way slaves learn. However, it is not the way dogs learn, so if you want to be treated like a dog, expect to be treated like a dog whose owner wants obedience and work, not just fear.Person # 1 (some more): Here me out! One first establishes an affectionate relationship - this causes little trouble, beause the dog, being uncomplicated, makes all the advances -then, takes command. If the dog transgresses, one shows disapproval, not by inflicting physical pain, but, thus: one takes the dog's head in hand and shakes it to and fro like this. (More or less a forced 'no' gesture while looking disapproving). All one has inflicted, you see, is loss of dignity. The animal won't cringe, but, she'll remember the expression of disapproval.