It's best to use a muzzle as a safety measure together with positive training methods to help your dog's learn to like each other.ĭon't: Use a tube or grooming style muzzle that restricts your dog from panting for more than a few minutes at a time. Dogs can still fight while muzzled and injure themselves and could make the fighting issue worse. This could result in your dog injuring himself trying to get the muzzle off or in other behavioral problems due to frustration.ĭon't: Use a muzzle as a way to get dogs to stop fighting with each other. Your dog could scratch at it to try to get it off and injure himself.ĭon't: Trust a muzzle completely, as dogs can be amazing Houdinis at the most inopportune moments! A back up plan such as a leash is always a good idea.ĭon't: Use a muzzle as a replacement for a crate and other prevention methods to stop destructive chewing when you are not there to supervise. Teaching your dog to be comfortable around what he is upset about by using positive training while using a muzzle as a safety measure is the most effective way to help your dog.ĭon't: Leave a muzzle on your dog while unattended. Using the muzzle this way could make the aggression worse. Working with a well qualified, positive traineris the best way to go!ĭon't: Use a muzzle to "fix" a fear or aggression problem. If your dog will be wearing the muzzle for more than a few minutes, make sure it allows for your dog to open his or her mouth to pant.ĭo: Use the muzzle as a safety aid for your dog's fear or aggression training program. )ĭo: Make sure that your dog's muzzle fits properly and is secure. (FOTD - Article at bottom to desensitize your dog properly to a muzzle - although this article is based on pups - the process is identical for an adult dog. Be careful and be safe!ĭo: Teach your dog to be comfortable wearing a muzzle using rewards and a lot of patience. This will help your dog to relax while wearing the muzzle and not struggle so much to get it off. Pet Expertise does not assume any responsibility for injuries involved in the use of a dog muzzle. Please note, that using a muzzle does not guarantee your safety when working with a dangerous dog. Our certified dog trainer and owner, Jess Rollins, wrote up these dog muzzle guidelines to help you decide if a muzzle is the right tool for you and your dog and to help make you aware of some of the potential problems. Dog Muzzles can be a very helpful aid to a dog training program, but they can also be dangerous if used improperly.
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