If an owner is relying on a dog muzzle in the absence of any other training – they are failing.
These devices are not magic, they will not solve a behavioral problem and they aren’t a cop-out for a poorly trained dog. They simply limit damage while you rehabilitate your dog, says John Woods. He adds muzzles can be brilliant for reactive dogs, as they can help to:
- Limit barking in the veterinarian office
- Prevent a dog from swallowing something they shouldn’t
- Limit the damage when out in public if you have an aggressive dog
Source: All Things Dog, June 11, 2019. Link. Woods reviews muzzle use with a focus on how you to use them and offers information on the topics below:
INSIGHTS: This is good information for veterinary teams and retailers.