Muzzles for dogs: types and choices by size

When you start a dog, you need to buy for it all the necessary ammunition. These four-footed need not only a leash and collar. No matter how kind, sociable and calm the dog is, it still needs to pick up a muzzle. This thing should be chosen very carefully, so that it perfectly fits the pet, does not harm him and does not cause discomfort.

Muzzle - This is the right product, which is used for different purposes.

• For training. The first thing four-legged teach to wear a muzzle. In this case, the animal is taught not to resist wearing this thing. The dog must wear a muzzle calmly, without irritation. This item is one of the main in the general course of training.
• Formal appointment. In order to safely and as safely as possible to carry a pet through a crowd of people, a muzzle is simply necessary for walking through the large and busy streets or traveling in public transport. According to the rules of keeping dogs in the listed conditions without the described product can not be carried out. The size and age of the animal here do not play any role.
• To prevent bites. If a pet is waiting for any unpleasant or painful operations / procedures or a large, aggressive dog is waiting for a haircut, then this accessory will warn you of possible animal bites. If the pet is nervous or angry at something, and you need to go for a walk, you can not do without a muzzle.
• To prevent eating objects from the ground. Often, dogs begin to "vacuum", finding themselves on the street. They pick up any food residue, inedible and even dangerous items. This behavior is characteristic of both puppies and adult dogs, especially if they used to be stray.
• For daily walking. These are universal products that do not allow a dog to bite a person or an outside pet on the street. At the same time, in the muzzle, nothing prevents the four-footed from breathing.

Today, the range of muzzles for dogs is greater than ever. Finding the perfect solution can be difficult because of the huge choice that buyers face. Consider the main types of these products and their properties.

This is a kind of leather "box", it provides holes through which air enters. Such a muzzle will not allow the dog to bark or just open the mouth. In a deaf leather model, the animal will only be able to quietly “grumble”. As a base material, high-strength and dense high-quality leather is usually used. She will not be able to just tear apart with sharp and powerful dog claws. These products are often used not only to prevent the aggression of animals, but also for visits of large dogs to a veterinarian, a groomer or another specialist. Through a large crowd of people aggressive and strong pet is also better carried out in such ammunition.

Muzzles of this type may be used for a limited time period. An animal cannot be kept in such a model all day, because in it the flow of air leaves much to be desired. Dogs are allowed to wear a deaf leather muzzle for no more than a few tens of minutes. For walks, these things are not suitable - in them the pet will not be able to breathe normally, will suffer from a lack of oxygen, may receive heat stroke, as it will not be able to open its mouth.Animals with short muzzles should not buy these models, because even in cool weather they can get hypoxia or heat stroke, as there will be a violation of breathing.

These models are a mesh design consisting of sturdy leather straps. In such a product, an animal can open its mouth, stick out its tongue, breathe easily and freely, drink water. Mesh muzzles are suitable even for cases when the pet needs to be encouraged with a delicacy. These muzzles are designed for daily walking, transportation and training of animals. Unfortunately, many models of this type do not prevent the dog from picking up different trash and food residues from the ground. To prevent the pet "vacuuming" on the street, you need to choose options with a deaf or bottom and a large gap between the side straps. These models can be selected for representatives of any breeds.

In such a muzzle, an animal can easily drink, get treats, breathe freely with open mouth and even lick. But such constructions are heavy. They can be worn only on mature pets, whose head has formed to the end. An aggressive dog in such a muzzle will be able to bite if it succeeds in getting as close as possible to a person or another animal. Models made in the form of baskets interfere with picking up various objects from the ground, as well as their licking.

When the cold winter season is outside, such a muzzle should not be worn on a pet. - this can provoke frostbite of the animal's muzzle, lead to a general frostbite of its body. Since metal baskets weigh a lot, they are allowed to be worn only by large and strong breeds. Sheepdogs, bulldogs, large-sized terriers, medium and large molossy - these are the kinds of dogs that will be comfortable in metal baskets.

The muzzle of plastic is an alternative to metal versions, but it weighs much less. In it, an animal can breathe without problems and even lick it off, but it will not be able to pick up something from the ground or make a bite. This effect is achieved due to the fact that the "baskets" of plastic are more frequent than their metal counterparts. If it is hot outside, a dog in a plastic muzzle will not be very comfortable to walk, and in a frost cheap and low-quality plastic may even go cracked. Despite these drawbacks, these muzzles are still considered a very good choice. Buyers have the opportunity to choose the most successful and suitable option for a pet of any breed and any size. It can be a very large, shaggy big guy, or a miniature doggie.

Woven muzzle is the simplest design, made in the form of a bandage on a dog's face. Such a product will not prevent picking up unnecessary things from the ground. A dog will be able to breathe, lick, open its mouth and even bite without interference. The main function of the woven muzzle is to comply with the formality. In this thing with the animal, you can go for a walk in the setting of a busy street, transport your pet in transport. Often, nylon muzzles are used to accustom the animal to such accessories.

In general, a soft nylon muzzle is an inexpensive and useful item. It can be worn on puppies of any breed in order to teach them to similar items of ammunition. An animal can be long-morded (dachshunds, greyhounds, hounds, many types of shepherd dogs), but short-morded nylon muzzles are not so good. Brachycephalam should not buy these options.

Currently, such products have become very popular. A bridle is a special design that is responsible for the function of the muzzle and the collar or harness. To her very tightly and securely attached leash. The bridle will hardly protect the animal from eating food from the floor or biting, but for mechanical adjustments to bad behavior during training this thing will be very useful.

In the current rich assortment of muzzles for dogs, not only discreet monochrome models of strict design are offered, but also more original, funny and funny specimens. If the owner wants the look of his beloved pet to be unusual and interesting, he can pick up for him a designer muzzle of a certain theme. On sale you can find products of the following design:

• “Evil” closed muzzle with huge, stained teeth stained with blood (often such terrible models are bought for pets of fighting breeds, so that outsiders have even less desire to approach them with an obsessive desire to touch);
• cool woven models with different patterns, for example, with a tongue falling to the side;
• models made in the form of a duck beak (most often these are silicone muzzles intended for small or medium animals);
• eerie variants in the form of the skull;
• in the form of a muzzle of a dragon or a dinosaur.

In stores you can meet a great variety of different design options for dog muzzles.

It doesn't matter if you choose a good muzzle to a puppy or adult dog. In any case, you need to consider how comfortable it will be for the animal to carry the purchased ammunition. The muzzle chosen by you should not interfere with the pet or deliver unpleasant sensations. In order not to face such problems, you should take all the necessary measurements before buying. You will need to learn such important indicators as:

• measure the pet's face carefully and correctly in length (meaning the distance from the eyes to the nose and from the back of the head to the eyes);
• determine the girth of the dog's muzzle (when measuring this parameter, the tape will need to be shifted slightly below the line of the dog's eyes);
• find out the width of the muzzle.

Together with the muzzle for the dog you need to buy such a thing as a clicker. The latter is a plastic keychain with a special metal tongue. At the moment of compression, a clicking sound comes from it. It is he who will serve as a signal for the pet to accomplish the required action. The first thing you need to do is teach the animal how to catch the click when it comes to treats.

To accustom the pet to the clicker, you must first hook it on a leash, and attach the other end to any fixed object. Next, you need to take the clicker, squeeze treat for dogs in the palm of your hand. As soon as the animal stops all attempts to receive treats from your hands, you will need to click the clicker once and open the palm in which are the treats. After that, you need to squeeze another piece of treat in the second hand and start your household chores. At the same time, all attempts by the dog to attract attention should be ignored. It usually takes about 5 minutes.

After that, you need to click the clicker and offer a treat to the dog. Often breeders instead of the characteristic click use other methods. These can be certain words spoken in the course of the educational process in the corresponding intonation. When you introduce a four-legged friend with a muzzle, you should hold the ammunition in one hand, and in the other - the clicker and goodies. In these moments, the animal must sit or stand calmly opposite the owner.

Next, you need to stretch the muzzle toward the four-legged and give him a sniff thing. As soon as the pet sniffs at the muzzle offered to him, you should click on the clicker and give the dog a treat. If the animal doesn’t want to sniff the muzzle, it can be rubbed with a prepared treat, and then reapplied to the nose of the pet. The repetition of these actions is made up to the moment when the dog will not bring his nose to the ammunition confidently.

Next, you should teach your pet to push the nose into a muzzle. When the animal touches the muzzle, the thing shown to him, the accessory should be turned so that its nose is partly immersed in the inner part of the product. To fix the result, always click the clicker and give it to the pet of the treat. The number of repetitions and the absolute development of this skill usually does not take a lot of time. Much here depends on the age of the pet, as well as on his tendency to learn and master new teams.

In terms of the implementation of subsequent training activities, the owner must make clicks by the clicker at the time of retaining the strap of the muzzle behind the dog's ears, and later - when fastening the ammunition. As soon as the straps of the protective accessory are fastened, it is necessary to immediately publish a click. You can cordon off the straps and allow the pet to pull the muzzle out of the design so that it can eat the delicacy prepared for it. Experts say that a quick addiction to a muzzle can be achieved by resorting to frequent games and walks, during which the animal will be distracted from a new accessory.

The muzzle is an important accessory for dogs of any breed. It is important to choose it correctly, and then correctly accustom your pet to a new thing. It is worth considering some useful tips and advice on these issues.

• Despite the softness and lightness of nylon muzzles, which are so popular and affordable today, you should not buy them if your pet is too aggressive, nervous and does not listen well. Woven models such dogs tearing in one second, if they need it.
• Keep in mind how many mounts there is in your chosen muzzle. If the dog is calm, with a balanced psyche, then one fastener located behind the ears will suffice. If the pet is problematic and easily removes woven or leather "masks", then it is better to choose a more reliable and robust solution with a sufficient number of mounts.
• In moments of training a dog to a muzzle, one should not forget about praise in the form of delicacies. If the accessory has open sides, then treats can be served to the pet through them, without removing the muzzle.
• For a young dog, muzzles will have to be bought periodically, depending on the speed of its growth and physical changes. Measurements in such cases need to be taken many times.
• Deaf muzzles, especially those made of thick leather are reliable and durable protective equipment, but in no case do not wear them on the dog for a long time. In addition, such models are not suitable for pugs, Staffordshire terriers, boxers and bulldogs at all.
• Try to teach a pet to a muzzle, while he is still small. The older the animal, the harder it will be to adapt to this accessory.
• When choosing a muzzle be sure to look at the quality of its performance. It should be made "conscientiously" - neither protruding threads nor loose parts should be in it.
• If you can’t find a suitable muzzle for your pet on your own, it’s better to turn to specialists who will tell you which model is worth taking and which one is better to refuse.
• When worn, the muzzle should not exert excessive pressure on the dog's nose and the area around its eyes. Follow this.
• It is important to take care that the pet can calmly and without any hindrances breathe in a muzzle. This is especially important if walking with an animal takes place in hot weather conditions.
• Teaching a dog to such ammunition should not shout at it and resort to physical methods of punishment if the pet does not understand you immediately. Be tolerant.

For information on the types of muzzles for dogs, see the following video.