Once you notice a moment of silence offer praise a treat or a similar reward.

Can you get in trouble for hitting a dog and not stopping. The laws of most states require that if you hit a domestic animal you must stop and notify the appropriate state or local authority. If youre sure theres no real need its best to ignore it. But you may be cited for animal cruelty or for ignoring property damage notification obligations for failure to report hitting a pet in some states.

You do not get a criminal record. Make sure they have plenty of toys and get plenty of exercise. To get diversion you must admit responsibility for the offence.

This mostly applies to un-neutered male dogs but not always. That moment when your dog turns his head to look at you immediately mark that behavior with a YES or Click and give him five treats one after another as you tell him how smart he is. You may be liable for thousands of dollars in fines.

A simple 2 minute timeout could save you a lot of trouble. She can evaluate your training and help you investigate the possibility of using behavior modification drugs to control obsessive behaviors that may be interfering with the success of your program. Work on advanced training.

There generally are not specific criminal laws regarding hitting a dog or other pet with a car and fleeing as there are with people. If you hit a domesticated animal the owner of the animal is usually liable because most states have a leash law that requires the pet owner to keep the animal from running free. No yelling screaming or hitting is ever necessary to show a dog their behavior is undesirable.

Businesses can also be fined up to 500000 if theyre involved in mistreating a dog. If you are not given a diversion recommendation you can ask to adjourn. This means you tell the magistrate that you know you broke the law but you would like diversion.