You come home from work and find that your dog has dug up the tree you just planted.To reduce this digging, you would be best advised to punish the dog
A) as the dog begins to dig.
B) as soon as you get home and discover the hole.
C) several hours after digging.
D) by taking the dog to each hole he has dug recently and then punishing him.

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Punishment is most effective when it is administered immediately after the undesired behavior, so the dog can associate the punishment with the act of digging.

You Come Home from Work and Find That Your Dog