5/25/2023 0 Comments Muzzle up project![]() ![]() Next day we worked on having his mouth in the muzzle longer, so rewarding constantly with the cheese again (I do suggest canned spray cheese it’s a little easier). Making sure to ask your dog to go in vs forcing them into the muzzle is a crucial step to make sure they find this enjoyable and positive. Once again he comes running slamming his face in and gets his cheese. Then I would reward, pull the muzzle off and move myself to a new spot and hold it out and say “muzzle”. I asked Kirin to “muzzle” and he would slam his face in. Then we played what I like to call “chase the muzzle”. He was more enthusiastic about the muzzle than I thought and just started shoving his head in it for the food! So we got to skip that initial introduction stage - but make sure you see how your dog does with just being exposed to it. I would say “yes” or use a clicker and then reward with cheese. When I started this with Kirin I expected day one to be just him smelling or touching the muzzle. A dog should never have the muzzle forced onto them during the training and should work up to being able to wear it. Conditioning a dog to wear a muzzle is a step by step process. Now that being said, how does one go about muzzle training? Well some good resources to review at Kiko Pup and the Muzzle Up Project. It is better to protect yourself and those trying to help your dog get loaded up and to the vet. In other countries, especially in Europe you may see signs in subways that say dogs need to be leashed and muzzled.Ĭoursing events, some dogs need to be muzzled just in case they redirect their prey drive and try to nip and bite another dog.Īccidents or injuries. It is the only form of public transportation that OFFICIALLY allows dogs outside of carriers during non-rush hour but they are REQUIRED to be muzzled. Some groomers take dogs with bite histories but that doesn’t mean the dog shouldn’t wear a muzzle! If you know your dog might bite talk it over with them and work on a game plan of muzzling + positive reinforcement.Īllow dogs on public transportation! We have a system called MUNI in the Bay Area. Better for everyone’s safety to have them comfortable in their muzzle. Vet visits, some dogs are just nervous and might lash out at the vet. Manage prey drive (again sighthounds have the tendency to chase things, a small dog in the distance may look like a yummy bunny to them). Let dogs play together without scratching themselves up (sighthounds are notorious for having paper thin skin and even just the lightest grazing of teeth can cause little cuts). Keep dogs from eating trash/non-edible items on walks. I know what you are thinking! Muzzles are just for aggressive dogs or dogs who bite! Well, while they may be a good tool for those reasons, they have other purposes as well!
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