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Message: [QUOTE="texascpa, post: 2159462, member: 468"] The response from the coach is both weird and a sign of an older generation. I used to spank my dogs or put their nose close to their "accidents" and scold them. Found that going outside with them and praising them for going the bathroom in the yard was a much better motivator. Additionally, one of the best training methods is to cage your dog when you're not home or even at night. Yes, we still have an occasional "accident" (I have 7 dogs), but it's rare and usually chalked up from one of them being sick or just been too long since they were out last. I quit spanking them a long time ago, and we are all happier about it. [/QUOTE]