What is a good dog owner? Is it someone who trains their dog to follow every command? Is it someone who buys expensive toys, beds, and clothes for their dog? Is it someone who cooks gourmet meals for their dog? What do you think? What makes for a good dog owner?
What Is Dog Cruelty?
Dog cruelty is often defined as inflicting unnecessary pain and suffering on our dog. Most dog cruelty laws, only deal with cases of extreme physical violence and neglect. However, the question of cruelty becomes a lot more controversial, when pain is applied in the context of dog training or dog behavior modification. We consider dog cruelty, and whether certain training techniques fall under its umbrella.