![]() You should not use this method at any time to stop barking. So, this method doesn’t work and is dangerous. You should not leave the muzzle on long, nor should you leave a dog wearing a muzzle unattended as he could get injured easily. You’re likely to have a frightened dog rather than one who is quiet. Plus once the muzzle is off, your dog can bark again. It may be tempting to use at first, but it isn’t a good solution. What’s more, leaving a muzzle on a dog is cruel. Bonham dogs have been severely injured or killed wearing a muzzle longer than the intent. Hold the muzzle in front of your dog’s face with one hand. Continue to do this until your dog shows positive interest in the muzzle. Touch nose to the muzzle and give a treat. Give a treat (like Zuke’s training treats ). Bonham, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Dog Health and Nutrition. Let your dog sniff the muzzle to show her that it’s not bad. The problem with a muzzle is that your dog can still vocalize (whine, cry), can’t eat or drink, and can easily overheat while wearing a muzzle according to Margaret H. The muzzle method is definitely out, although people have used muzzles to try to keep their dogs quiet. Muzzles are generally not used in controlling barking. Veterinarians and animal control often use muzzles on frightened or injured pets to avoid getting bitten while moving them or while performing certain procedures. ![]() Muzzles are used normally to prevent a dog from biting. The theory is that a dog can’t open his mouth and therefore can’t bark. ![]() There are two types of muzzles: a cage-type muzzle that allows a dog to breathe and open his mouth and a muzzle that keeps the dog’s mouth closed so that a veterinarian or other person can easily work on the dog without getting bitten.īoth are not made to prevent barking but have been used to try to prevent barking in the past. Muzzling requires a muzzle made to fit over the dog’s nose and mouth, preventing him from opening his mouth to bark. ![]() The good news is that there are kind methods for dealing with barking that will work. The bad news is that while there might be quick fixes, they are harsh and can be dangerous or cruel to the dog. The good news is that there are ways to reduce, if not eliminate, your dog’s barking. At this stage, you’re at wit’s end on how you should handle your dog’s incessant barking. Or maybe you’ve received notice from animal control. Your dog is barking and your neighbor has given you an ultimatum. ![]()
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