Maybe both! No, I don't kick the dog around. She's just a very difficult to train animal. Personally, I don't think she gets enough attention. I never even wanted her, and I bet I pay more attention to her than everyone else in the house, and I DON'T LIKE HER! I get so mad when the boys won't take her out with them to play, even though once they do play with her, they have fun. Maybe the boys need re-named to football?