A drug user twice assaulted his partner in nine months and was told to expect jail if he does it again.
The warning came from District Judge Tim Spruce who imposed a 28-day prison term, suspended for six months.
The judge said that he was surprised to note that Martin Saville, 52, was given a conditional discharge for attacking the woman in November.
On July 2, Saville was caught on CCTV pushing her over outside their home on Forest Road West.
Sitting at Nottingham Magistrates' Court, the judge told him: "Here you are again, deliberate physical abuse.
"I am sensing a bit of a pattern, a bit of a theme in the way you are treating her.
"She is not some sort of second class citizen - you should be looking after her.
"You need to treat that lady with some respect."
A government surcharge of £121 and £85 prosecution costs must be paid by Saville. He admitted assault by beating and failing to attend court when ordered.
Sanjay Jerath, prosecuting, said that the woman declined to provide a police statement over the second incident. Officers relied on CCTV film which was shown in court.
This depicted the woman being flung to the ground after the pair returned home. They had put their dog in a pram to take it for a walk.
Mr Jerath said: "The complainant reached over the pram and the defendant was not happy. He grabs the complainant and pulled her backwards."
In the November incident, Saville "kneed the victim twice in the stomach," said Mr Jerath. He told the court that Saville had 114 offences on his criminal record.
Nadir Prabatani, mitigating, said that Saville had struggled with a drugs problem for 30 years.
"His partner is also an alcoholic and drug user. They are in temporary accommodation," said Mr Prabatani.
He said that Saville was concerned that the dog might escape while being taken out of the pram.
Mr Prabatani told the court: "He was worried the dog would simply cross the road and God knows what would happen."
Saville had not intended to miss his initial court date. Mr Prabatani added: "His lifestyle is so very confusing." Saville was arrested by police officers two days after failing to attend court.
