It is unlikely that someone will ask a question about why a muzzle is needed. Of course, in order to prevent the animal from biting. However, probably, it is necessary to specify the full list of situations when a muzzle for a dog should be used. She should wear it while in a public place. Of course, going for a walk in the courtyard of the house, you can and do not put on the animal muzzle, if it is well brought up. Nevertheless, if you are walking in crowded places, use public transport for trips with a pet, this can not be avoided. When visiting a veterinarian, a muzzle for dogs is mandatory. Even the most affectionate and obedient creature can manifest aggression if it is hurt. Unfortunately, with some diagnostic and therapeutic manipulations, this is inevitable. If the dog is large, aggressive, then it should always be in the muzzle by default, the same applies to service animals. Finally, this device is used during the training course in conjunction with educational methods for weaning the dog to pick up the food from the ground.
How to choose this accessory? In the pet stores is a wide variety of them. They are different in size, color, material, from which they are made, and models. They are made of metal (in the form of a grid), leather, plastic, nylon. To choose a muzzle for a dog as a whole is not difficult. Purchase an accessory made of high-quality material, well-sewn, all projecting parts should have fabric or leather pads inside. Here are a few more rules: sizes are selected by the size of the head, muzzle and neck of the animal, while it should be able to open your mouth and lick your nose. It's better if you come to the store with a dog and try the thing. If this is not possible, make accurate measurements. Belts should be strong and secure the accessory well so that it does not slip.
How to teach the animal? It's no secret that a muzzle for a dog is not a very pleasant thing. But this is only on the condition that the animal was misused, and it caused considerable pain or discomfort. The most important thing during the training is that the dog has pleasant associations with this subject. Do not use it as punishment or for unpleasant manipulations. It is recommended to accustom the kids with half a year, this is done gradually. The puppy is offered a treat that he will need to get out of the muzzle, praise him if he does it. When the dog will not be afraid of detaining the snout in the accessory for about 10 seconds, wear it without tightening the straps. Do not skimp on the praise and delicacy. Then go to the next stage - go for a walk. This is a pleasant pastime, besides the dog will be busy with other things. If he remembers the muzzle and tries to remove it, distract, give a piece of food, use the command "fu!". A little patience and the animal will perceive the accessory as an integral condition of walks.
Do you need a muzzle for a small dog? Many believe that no. But even a tiny dog has teeth and is able to bite and frighten, for example, a child who inappropriately showed increased attention to the animal. Still, do not ignore the rules, get a soft, non-inconvenient accessory for your little caudate friend. Another point: there are many breeds of dogs with a short muzzle, such as a French bulldog, a Boston terrier, an English bulldog. Also there are breeds of dogs with an extremely short muzzle: Japanese hin, Pekingese. How to deal with them? They believe that they can not bite a person precisely because of the structure of the muzzle. This is a delusion, so, for example, a muzzle for Pekingese, you also need to have at least a hike to the veterinarian. However, it is difficult to find it in the store, many owners simply master it from improvised means, it's good, it is not necessary so often.