Of course if a dog has a behavioral issue such as aggression, it may be necessary for him to wear a muzzle while working with him. And it’s much easier to start when he’s a puppy.īut you can teach an older dog to accept wearing a muzzle if it’s done properly. There are a number of reasons why dogs should be conditioned to a muzzle. Beginning with… Why Dogs Should Be Conditioned To Wear a Muzzle Let’s get started with the ins and outs of muzzle training your dog.
MUZZLE TRAINING A DOG HOW TO
Today we’re going to cover how to muzzle train a dog, when a dog should be conditioned to a muzzle, and how to do it. Training, exercise, and enrichment activities are. If a dog chews on your couch or barks too much, muzzling him isn’t the answer. This will keep your dog engaged with the muzzle and get them used to associating wearing the muzzle with fun things happening.But wearing a muzzle should never be a substitute for training. You could try putting the muzzle on as you get your dog ready to go for a walk or put it on at home and do some other fun training. Once your dog is relaxed wearing the muzzle for a short period of time, make sure you continue regular training so that wearing the muzzle is part of their daily routine. Once your dog is happy, you can slowly build up the amount of time you leave between fastening the muzzle and giving them a treat. Repeat this step until your dog is relaxed about having the muzzle on and fastened. If this happens, go back a few steps and try building up to it again. If your dog panics or tries to get the muzzle off then you may have moved too fast. Reward them immediately and then calmly remove it. When your dog is happy with the straps being lifted, fasten the muzzle. This will familiarise your dog with the feeling of the straps around their head without the muzzle being closed. Remove the muzzle and repeat this step a few times, still without doing up the straps. This will introduce them to the sensation of the straps. Once their head is in the muzzle, lift up the straps behind their ears, without fastening them. Next, instruct your dog to put their head in the muzzle using the treat. Step 3 – Introducing the straps behind the head The aim is to get them readily placing their head in the muzzle in anticipation of a treat whenever the muzzle comes out. Repeat as many times as required until your dog is happy keeping their face in the muzzle. At this point you may find it easier to use a treat in a squeezy tube that will fit in the gaps of the muzzle such as a small amount of pâté or spreadable cheese. Once inside, take the treat and feed it to your dog through the side or end of the muzzle. Hold the muzzle in your hand and wait for your dog to place their head inside. Step 2 – Getting your dog comfortable with the muzzle Once your dog is willingly placing their head into the entrance of the muzzle to retrieve the treat, start putting treats further back into the muzzle, closer to the front, where their nose should eventually be. Your dog should come to see the muzzle as a treat dispenser and be keen to put their face in it. Repeat this as many times as required, ideally over a few sessions. Allow your dog to take the treat from inside the muzzle. Take a treat and let your dog see you place it just at the opening of the muzzle. You will need to be able to place a treat in the muzzle without it falling through. Step 1 – Introducing your dog to a muzzle The most important thing is to make sure that any muzzle you buy fits your dog correctly – with a basket muzzle there should be a small space between their nose and the end of the muzzle so it is not uncomfortable to wear. A basket muzzle will also allow your dog to pant and drink freely. We recommend using a basket type muzzle as these allow you to feed your dog treats while they are wearing it. View the audio transcript for this video What muzzle should I buy?
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