Shetland Sheepdog (detailed introduction)

        When dogs make mistakes, how to educate them is actually a noteworthy issue. If you are too lenient with them, they may become increasingly unruly, but if you are too harsh, they may develop fear towards you and become timid when they see you, which is not what we want to see. Therefore, how to correctly punish dogs needs to be considered carefully.

        We know dogs are very intelligent animals; they can understand our emotions from our tone and inflection. So when you find your dog making a mistake, your first reaction should be a stern reprimand, with a voice much louder than usual, and be firm and decisive, not gentle at all. Calling your dog's name loudly or issuing consistent vocal commands can let the dog understand that what it is doing is something you dislike and do not allow.

        Dogs have a much higher tolerance than humans, so "hitting" them doesn’t cause much pain. Of course, by hitting, I do not mean beating severely, but using some tools, such as a love stick. This kind of tool hitting the dog doesn’t hurt but makes a relatively loud sound, which can serve as a warning, making them feel afraid, thus effectively achieving the punishment effect.

        For us, how to correctly punish dogs is quite important; we should neither indulge them nor be too harsh. The key lies in finding the right "degree." Tools like the love stick, which make a loud noise but cause little harm, are quite suitable for dog punishment. Finding the appropriate method is crucial for dog education.