1/23/2023 0 Comments Muzzle for dogs![]() Allowing a muzzled dog to be around other dogs may increase their anxiety, and permit them to practice lunging and barking behaviors. Of course, it’s best that your dog not be exposed to other dogs if they’re fearful enough to attack. If your dog becomes fearful around other dogs and may escalate to a bite, they will need to wear their muzzle in public places.If they can comfortably wear a muzzle, you can safely muzzle them and handle them to get them to the vet. An injured dog may try to bite when handled because of physical pain.A muzzle allows handlers to use less restraint, which keeps them below the critical level of fear during exams and procedures. This ‘hug’ can also escalate fear and struggle. Without a muzzle, fearful dogs must be ‘hugged’ to allow handlers to restrain them without anyone getting bit. Many dogs who are even mildly fearful of the vet’s office (or groomer) don’t like being held closely.Associating the dog muzzle with positive things at home (favorite foods, your attention, playtime) means it is not a predictor of bad things. Application of the muzzle at the vet’s office makes the dog associate it with other objects of anxiety (needle pokes, restraint, pain) and it will become harder and harder to apply. If the muzzle is applied when a dog is already fearful at the vet, it becomes just another scary thing that can sour your dog on veterinary visits. Muzzling a fearful dog can be challenging, and escalates a dog’s fear and stress. ![]() It’s actually best to take your own dog muzzle, since you know it fits, your dog is used to it, and they can eat with it on.
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