Pound Pup Legacy

Spanking : is the most commonly-used form of corporal punishment, consisting of one or more sharp smacks applied on the buttocks.

 

Domestic violence: (sometimes referred to as domestic abuse) occurs when a family member, partner or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate another. Domestic violence often refers to violence between spouses, but can also include cohabitants and non-married intimate partners. The term "intimate partner violence" (IPV) is often used synonymously. Other terms include wife or husband beating, battering, "relationship violence", "domestic abuse", and "spousal abuse". Family violence is a broader definition, often used to include child abuse, elder abuse, and other violent acts between family members. Some legal jurisdictions have specific definitions.

Recent attention to domestic violence began in the women's movement as concern about wives being beaten by their husbands, and has remained a major focus of modern feminism, particularly in terms of "violence against women".

Popular emphasis has tended to be on women as the victims of domestic violence although with the rise of the men's movement, and particularly men's rights, there is now some advocacy for men as victims, although the statistics concerning the number of male victims given by them are strongly contested by many groups active in research on or working in the field of domestic violence and "violence against men".

Domestic violence occurs in all cultures; people of all races, ethnicity's, religions, and classes can be perpetrators of domestic violence. Domestic violence is perpetrated by, and on, both men and women, and occurs in same-sex and opposite-sex relationships.

How does this translate for the wounded Pound Pup whose parent were wounded pups as well?

I believe a legacy of detachment develops, and that needs to be changed, before it gets too late for all men, women and children.

Consider the following "smart" advice:

Learned vs Innate Behaviors
Pet Parents often wonder about how much genetics has to do with dog behavior, and how much of their behavior is learned, the old “nature vs. nurture” debate. In fact, ALL behavior is affected by both genetics (nature) and environment (nurture).

Some behaviors are called innate behaviors, and they lean much more to the side of “nature” (inherited behaviors). An innate behavior is one that can be exhibited without the benefit of, or need for, prior experience. For example, chewing is an innate behavior for puppies. They don’t have to learn how to chew. They are born knowing it. But chewing, like any behavior, is also influenced by the environment.

Learned behaviors are those that are acquired through interacting with the environment, the “nurture” part of the equation. For example, while all healthy, able-bodied dogs can lie down without being taught how, it is not innate for a dog to lie down on cue. In the example above, a puppy can be taught what items are appropriate – and inappropriate – to chew.

It is important to be patient with your dog, and understand that he is very capable of learning new behaviors, but that they are all new to him and will take some time.  http://www.petsmart.com/training/learn_innateVSlearned.shtml

Provided there is no brain damage done, due to abuse and neglect, I do believe even an old dog can learn new tricks.  In fact, I bet even a "mean ol' mutt" can learn how to love and trust another human being, provided the right people get involved and use a calm, patient encouraging approach towards a fellow lost and wounded soul who still needs a small helping hand.  After all, I saw it happen with my own two eyes, many times, as described in my Mr. Kessler Case.