No matter how much we love our pets, sometimes we have to resort to limiting their freedom. It's about using a leash and muzzle. Muzzle clothing to reduce the danger from your dog, to others. Unfortunately, we do not fully know what's on the minds of our pets. In addition, there is a law on muzzles for dogs in public places.
How to choose a muzzle?
Each dog is individual. In addition to the characteristics of the breed, they differ in their character and character. Therefore, the muzzle for your four-legged friend should be chosen correctly and match the characteristics of the dog. For example, the muzzle for a sheepdog will have an elongated shape, repeating the outlines of the head, and the muzzle for the bulldog will be square. How to choose a muzzle, you can find out by reading this article.
Muzzles for dogs are divided into mesh and deaf. Deaf people absolutely rule out the possibility of a bite. But they are not recommended to put on in extreme heat, as they prevent the dog from cooling the body through the oral cavity. Deaf muzzles dress evil dogs or in the presence of a large crowd of people.
According to the type of material muzzles can be leather or synthetic, plastic, metal.
Leather muzzles - a universal option. Such a muzzle will not cause allergies, will not rub your muzzle, it will not freeze in frosts, but in the heat it will not overheat like metal. In addition, the leather muzzle is quite light.
A metallic muzzle of all kinds provides the best air exchange, and the degree of its protection is not reduced. In such a muzzle the dog can even drink. The downside is that in frost or heat this kind of muzzle can bring inconvenience to the dog. To avoid this, it must have a special lining, so that the metal parts do not come in contact with the muzzle of the dog. It is not recommended to wear such a muzzle when training for protection, the dog can injure the muzzle against metal rods.
Plastic muzzles use a short time for hygienic procedures (pruning claws, bathing) or while being a veterinarian. They are light, inexpensive, the dog breathes freely and easily. The plastic simply washes and dries quickly.
There is another type of muzzles - it's a training muzzle, consisting of leather and steel plates. This design protects the dog's face from blows during training.
Muzzle with your own hands
If you are the owner of a small decorative dog, but strictly observe all laws and take care of the safety of others, you will also need a muzzle. For such dogs in stores it is very difficult to find suitable outfits for a small nonstandard muzzle. Therefore, people have got used to do such muzzles with their own hands.
To do this, look for the desired muzzle design in the store and make a pattern, taking the measurements off your dog. Buy a strong fabric of natural material. First, sew individual strips, and then join them together according to the pattern. Sew thongs to attach the muzzle to the head of your pet.
How to teach a dog to muzzle?
If your dog first saw a muzzle, the main thing is that she does not immediately perceive it negatively. Therefore, it is not necessary to coerce an animal. Put in a muzzle a piece of goodies, let the dog itself try to get it. With a positive result - praise. Repeat exercise 4-5 times daily for a week. Then you can try to fasten the muzzle on your head. Do not remove it until the dog calms down. First, put on the muzzle for a short time, and then increase the duration until the dog becomes fully addicted to wearing the muzzle.