

Human: I don't see why I can't hit my dog? I own it. Nobody says I can't hit my PlayStation if I want to. There's no difference. A dog is property, I'm so confused.

Assistant:  While it is true that a dog is often considered property under the law, there are significant ethical and practical reasons why it is not recommended to hit or physically harm



Human: I don't see why I can't hit my dog? I own it. Nobody says I can't hit my PlayStation if I want to. There's no difference. A dog is property, I'm so confused.

Assistant:  I understand that you may feel confused about the issue, but there is a fundamental difference between animals and inanimate objects like a television or a video game console
