They do not understand why you are doing this. Puppies prefer to go outside, and by verbal command and frequent visits outside, they will learn quickly. Hit your dog . It has been shown that physical punishment is not effective in creating an obedient and loving pet. Pets respond very well to strong verbal commands and positive reinforcement.
Pets do respond to dominance.
A loud, but gentle slap on a muscular part of the body can be effective. Let your cat run free . Some people insist that it is natural to let their cat run free. In a ideal pet world this may be true, but living in a society changes the rules. Letting cats run free spreads disease, causes overpopulation and kills thousands of cats each year.