How Do You Make A Dog Love Its Muzzle?
Muzzle training should begin very early, preferably when the dog is a young puppy. However, this is not always possible, and older dogs often find muzzles uncomfortable and resist them. Even if your dog is friendly and harmless, in situations of extreme stress, such as when it is injured, it may bite. Therefore it is important for dog owners to have a muzzle available for such emergencies. However, if a dog is not accustomed to being muzzled, it may be difficult to put one on or muzzling may cause the dog further stress. By training your dog with this method to accept a muzzle happily, you make things easier for both you and your dog should a situation arise in which a muzzle is really necessary. Prepare a special treat to place in the muzzle. Cut liverwurst, tuna or peanut butter smeared inside the end of the muzzle are possibilities that many dogs love. Place the treat inside the muzzle ans, if the treat may fall out, cup your hand over it to hold it in. Hold the muzzle with the trea
