Is it legal to hit a dog?
No if you hit a dog with a car.If you left it there to suffer, it would be illegal.
Yes, if you hit a dog with a car.It was going to be illegal to swerve to miss any small animals, but based on the definition, it would have included some small dogs and cats.
If you hit the dog lightly on the rump, it won't work.More positive training methods are encouraged by most people.
To "spank" it?We all know that spanking is walking a thin line now-a-days.To hit it with a lot of force?Yes.
It's not good to spank your dog.Studies show that too much spanking can cause dogs to be confused, fearful, and aggressive.The preferred method now is positive reinforcement.
It's against the law to hit your dog hard, but if you do it to teach them not to do something then I guess it is ok.It's not illegal when they growl at my neighbors dogs.
A light slap on the nose isn't going to make you get arrested if you are kicking your dog in the gut or hitting him with a bat.
Is it possible to elaborate?Hitting a dog is cruel.It's terrible to hit an animal that can't defend itself.
"hit" should be clarified.Are you talking about a car or fist?I don't like to see people hit a dog.