How to punish a dog that snaps?
How to punish a dog that snaps? Dogs Training Discussions
I have a male dog for 7.5 years now and he has a very bad habit of snapping. If he does not get his way or someone casually walking past him, he has the tendency to chase the person's foot and bite for 2-3 seconds only to realise that its wrong and he'd run into his cage and hide. He's a very anti social dog that only sticks to us most of the time.Thing is, I do not know how exactly to punish him to make him know that its wrong (you dont snap at your family members). I searched online only to land on several differing opinions. I tried to cane him some times and he'd snap at the cane; tried ignoring him only to get the happy innocent dog playing around half an hour later; tried the hunger punishment but its just too heartless to starve him; tried spraying his face with water but the attitude does not change.I'm running out on ideas but putting him to sleep is definitely out of question. Really hoping to pick some brains here. Thanks loads in advance!He's been to training classes but once he got home he became that old self. Vet suggested that we were too protective of him that he became daring only when we are around. Also thanks for pointing the obvious that I'm at fault and I admit that I did pamper him too much due to his bad past. But I reckon I'm here to find possible solutions than who to blame. And how I wish I'm trolling but maybe only Asians have the habit of caning? I don't know but back to topic, he does understand simple commands but if I said 'No' when he snaps and he obeys, won't he be associating rewards with aggression? If muzzle, how long do I keep him muzzled?Btw Thanks loads for the useful feedbacks guys. Really appreciate them! :)Sorry I just realised some dislikes on muzzles. May sound stupid but why ?