10 rules for choosing a muzzle and training your dog to wear it

A muzzle is a very important ammunition, without it a dog cannot appear in a public place. That is why it is important to choose the right muzzle and teach the dog to use it so that it does not protest against it. 

In the photo: a dog in a muzzle. Photo: wikimedia.org

We bring to your attention 10 rules for choosing a muzzle and training your dog to wear it.

1. For walks, a looser muzzle is suitable so that the dog can open its mouth and stick out its tongue.
2. The best choice is a light, fairly strong and comfortable plastic muzzle.
3. It is better to try on the muzzle directly on the dog. If this is not possible, it is necessary to measure the length of the bridge of the nose and the girth of the dog’s muzzle.
4. It is necessary to accustom a dog to a muzzle gradually, breaking the process into stages.
5. In order for the dog to form a positive attitude towards the muzzle, it is better to put it on for a short time before feeding and walking.
6. In the initial stages, remove the muzzle in just a couple of seconds.
7. The time the dog stays in the muzzle increases gradually.
8. A dog can be muzzled in 2 to 3 days if done 3 times a day.
9. If the dog tries to pull off the muzzle, distract him, and when he walks calmly in the muzzle, praise him.
10. Stock up on patience. It is unlikely that you would like to wear such a thing, so do not cause unnecessary discomfort to the dog.

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