![]() ![]() Training should be fun for everyone! If you don’t feel like it is, then please consider getting the help of your local force free dog trainer. Now for the fun part – Training! Remember I am not just saying this because I’m a massive nerd and I love training dogs but also because your dog needs to love it too. ✔️ My ability to deliver treats through the muzzle. ✔️ The dog’s ability to drink while wearing the muzzle. ✔️ The dog’s ability to pant normally while wearing it. ✔️ Correct sizing for the comfort of the dog and to ensure the muzzle remains secure. The main things I generally look for in a muzzle are: This comparison chart may help you select the right muzzle for your dog. However, the type of muzzle that you choose will depend largely on your dog’s shape, size and the function you are using it for. Personally, I find myself regularly recommending the Baskerville muzzle as I have found it to provide the best safety, comfort and security compared to other muzzles I have used in my training career or my previous work in rescue. How to choose the right muzzle for your dog:īut, before we get into how to train this invaluable behaviour, first we need to purchase the right muzzle for our dog.Īdoptable Atticus from Monika's Doggie RescueĪs with everything we do with our dog, their comfort and safety are paramount when selecting what kind of muzzle will be purchased. “We do the best we can with what we know, and when we know better, we do better.” The fact is that so many people just don’t know that there is another way and it reminds me of one of my favourite quotes: It is important that you understand I do not say these sorts of things in order to shame people who may have done this with their dog. But, as much as we shouldn’t anthropomorphise our dogs, sometimes I feel that making a comparison like that helps us to understand our dog’s perspective. Yes, I am being just a little bit dramatic here. How would you feel if I came up to you and forced a balaclava over your head? If when you resisted I forcefully restrained you and then secured the mask so that you couldn’t remove it yourself? More often than not, the dog had the muzzle forced on and strapped up and really when you think about it a little bit, it is not all that surprising that they hate it. Generally, I find that no prior training was conducted. Most often when a client tells me of their dog’s hatred for their muzzle I do a little bit of investigating. “But my dog hates wearing her muzzle!” It is crucial that when training your dog to wear a muzzle (or in any training context for that matter) that you work at your dog’s pace and allow them choice and control over what happens to them during the session. Should your pets require a procedure that the groomer or vet requests they be muzzled for, you may be able to significantly reduce your dog’s stress levels throughout the process if they have been trained to love wearing their muzzle. ![]() It is not uncommon for a dog that is in serious pain to lash out and bite, even their most beloved human. You don’t need it until you do! And if you haven’t already got it when you need it then it’s simply too late.įor example, should an incident occur where your dog is seriously injured (such as a car accident) and you need to transport them, there is a significant chance that you would need to muzzle them in order to move them safely. Most dog trainers say that muzzle training your dog is a bit like getting pet insurance. ✔️ In the case of breed specific legislation that requires the dog to be muzzled by law, regardless of their history. ✔️ To allow access to locations or events where the policy is all dogs are muzzled and leashed. ✔️ As a means of encouraging others to respect the space of a dog who is not comfortable around strangers or unknown dogs. ✔️ To reduce stress and save valuable time in the case of a medical emergency. ✔️ To minimise risk when implementing a behaviour modification plan. ✔️ To reduce stress at the groomer or vet, should the use of a muzzle be requested (I mean reduce stress for your pet AND vet/groomer by the way!) ✔️ As a safety measure in areas where dog baits have been reported. ✔️ To prevent them from eating rubbish, faeces or other non-food items on walks. Of course, preventing a dog from biting is a big reason but there are many more. ![]()
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