freaked out and became scared because it was uncommon behavior.

The worst episode was when I feigned anger and literally kicked my dog out of the house while seeing the dog peeing on the carpet.

I wanted the dog to be afraid. I wasn’t mad but I acted petty angry. It worked for my dog (no longer peeing inside) but my daughters were all in tears watching me act mad. “He was so mean to the dog!” I guess I overdid the drama.