If the dog is not able to do known cues or his body language changes (stiffens, paws at muzzle) then go back to previous step where he is still relaxed and happy to have the muzzle on.
While the dog is comfortably eating treats from the muzzle, begin pull the straps over the dog’s head and attempt to touch the straps together.Gradually let the dog to keep his nose in the muzzle for longer periods of time and treat continuously when the muzzle is on.Pull (gently) the muzzle from the dog’s nose before the dog pulls his nose away. Place high-value treats in the muzzle and allow the dog to eat the treats from the muzzle by choice.When he will comfortably approach the muzzle and touch it, go to next step. As the dog approaches, let him lick the muzzle. Wipe some wet food, peanut butter or soft cheese around the inside edge of the muzzle.If he does not know a target cue, go directly to step 3. If you use a clicker or a verbal marker (“yes”), mark and treat for targeting the muzzle. If the dog knows a targeting cue (“touch”) have him target the muzzle and treat.Gradually move closer to the dog until the muzzle is within touching distance. Show the dog the muzzle and give him a treat whenever he looks at it.We want the dog to be happy when he sees the muzzle so great things happen when the muzzle appears! Initially, short (2-5 minute), fun sessions are best. Your patience! We must work at the pace of the dog so that we create a positive association for the dog with the muzzle.Options include using a food tube filled with peanut butter, liverwurst, baby food, wet food, cream cheese or cheese in a can – yum! Also, hot dogs or string cheese cut into sticks or using a pretzel or jerky treat that can be dipped in peanut butter or other soft food and delivered through the muzzle. Once the muzzle is on the dog, you will need treats that can be squeezed through the sides of the muzzle. To begin, you will need small pieces (hot dogs, chicken, cheese, liver, steak). High value treats, both squeezable and small pieces.Basket muzzle such as a Baskerville, Trust-Your-Dog or Bumas.
To get your dog comfortable in a muzzle follow these steps: Sometimes a dog has no bite history but just likes to eat dangerous/disgusting objects on the ground and in order for that dog to be able to participate in fun, off-leash hikes, a muzzle may be needed.
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A muzzle can free that dog to be able to experience the world with many more activities that would not be safe for him to participate in without the muzzle. We actually want the dog to really LIKE it when the muzzle appears (and goes on his face)! Often, after a dog bites (a dog or human) he is then restricted and isolated. We do NOT want to slap a muzzle on a dog and put him in a situation in which he is uncomfortable.
A muzzle can be a fantastic tool to use in a variety of situations but it is (very, very!) important that the dog has a positive association with the muzzle.
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