You're right!
My wife and I have animals since childhood and since we are maried, almost 25 years.
We are really animal-lovers and we can't stand it when folks take animals, just for their own satisfaction.
We once bought a abused Parrot for a lot of money, only to give this bird a better place.
I am delighted to her that someone of this forum understands what we are trying to say.
And the last thing we want, is that people think that you can establish a good relationship with your Basenji through yelling, hitting etc.
That kind of constantly fysicaly and mentaly abusing isn't right for no animal!
;)
@Quercus:
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I don't think you will find anybody here that disagrees with that…at least not that has spoken up about training issues. Corrections definitely have a place...but some folks' form of correction ends up doing more damage than help. Yelling, spanking, etc don't have much meaning to a dog.
I think corrections in the form of voice are particularly effective during puppyhood when puppies are learning all about what is acceptable. I think physical corrections with an adult dog who is showing aggression in any form is a mistake.</we>
