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So, after they are no longer itsy bitsy puppies, can you carry a dog by its scruff? I know you can do it for a minute to get their attention but how about carrying a four to six month old puppy by its scruff for five minutes or so down the road? Probably about the size of Titan or so - maybe a tad larger so under 10 pounds. Fluffy.
I just watched a neighbor of ours (who I don't know) catch his dog off leash then carry it back (out of my sight) by its scruff. It wasn't struggling or squirming or crying. It was just hanging there like a kitten would when grabbed by its scruff.
EDITED TO ADD: I just tried it on Titan and on Liz. They completely relaxed and couldn't care less. I did it slowly, of course, but could pick them completely up and they were totally fine with it.
I've heard it's cruel but, obviously, some dogs don't mind. Why is it said to be cruel then?
I'm confused
I just watched a neighbor of ours (who I don't know) catch his dog off leash then carry it back (out of my sight) by its scruff. It wasn't struggling or squirming or crying. It was just hanging there like a kitten would when grabbed by its scruff.
EDITED TO ADD: I just tried it on Titan and on Liz. They completely relaxed and couldn't care less. I did it slowly, of course, but could pick them completely up and they were totally fine with it.
I've heard it's cruel but, obviously, some dogs don't mind. Why is it said to be cruel then?
I'm confused