We've all been there — our pup steals some food off the counter when our backs are turned or jumps up at a guest when they walk through the door and we scold them without even thinking. Telling our dog off from time to time is all part and parcel of being human.
But using punishment regularly as a way to change behavior can seriously damage the relationship you share with your dog, which is why most qualified professional trainers and behaviorists now advise against it.
