#muzzleup

STANLEY!!

He just knows exactly how to pose🫶

Muzzled dogs are good dogs too🥹🫶

Muzzle training!

"The ideal muzzle should therefore provide enough space between the tip of the nose (rhinarium) and the muzzle to prevent injuries on the glabrous and wet skin (Kröger and Goiricelaya, 2017) but also prevent the muzzle from being pushed into the eyes/orbital regions when the dog is sniffing something on the ground. However, not only the length along the dorsum nasi is important but also the depth (distance from the muzzle to lower jaw) to allow for full mouth opening to drink and pant and hence effective thermoregulation (Krönert and Pleschka, 1976; Goldberg et al., 1981). Most surprisingly, despite muzzle type A (shown in Figure) fulfilling these requirements in the closest to ideal way, only 21.4% reported this muzzle type to be used in their own dog. The most often used muzzle type (E) was ideal in the length but lacked sufficient space for full mouth opening. This muzzle fit can be acceptable for short-term use but is not appropriate if dogs have to wear muzzles over extended periods of time or during high performance (e.g., during high temperatures or intense physical exercise including play). Overall, a total of 28.7% of dogs wear a muzzle with inadequate fit, that is, either too short or so tight around the jaw that mouth opening is completely prevented. A strongly decreased ability for thermoregulation or injuries/pressure marks on the tip of the nose or the cheeks might be a consequence of wearing such badly fitted muzzles." 📚 Arhant, C., Schmied-Wagner, C., Aigner, U., & Affenzeller, N. (2021). Owner reports on the use of muzzles and their effects on dogs: An online survey. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 41, 73–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2020.07.006 #muzzles #muzzleup https://www.instagram.com/p/CXAX_HnPfmq/?utm_medium=tumblr

"The ideal muzzle should therefore provide enough space between the tip of the nose (rhinarium) and the muzzle to prevent injuries on the glabrous and wet skin (Kröger and Goiricelaya, 2017) but also prevent the muzzle from being pushed into the eyes/orbital regions when the dog is sniffing something on the ground. However, not only the length along the dorsum nasi is important but also the depth (distance from the muzzle to lower jaw) to allow for full mouth opening to drink and pant and hence effective thermoregulation (Krönert and Pleschka, 1976; Goldberg et al., 1981). Most surprisingly, despite muzzle type A (shown in Figure) fulfilling these requirements in the closest to ideal way, only 21.4% reported this muzzle type to be used in their own dog. The most often used muzzle type (E) was ideal in the length but lacked sufficient space for full mouth opening. This muzzle fit can be acceptable for short-term use but is not appropriate if dogs have to wear muzzles over extended periods of time or during high performance (e.g., during high temperatures or intense physical exercise including play). Overall, a total of 28.7% of dogs wear a muzzle with inadequate fit, that is, either too short or so tight around the jaw that mouth opening is completely prevented. A strongly decreased ability for thermoregulation or injuries/pressure marks on the tip of the nose or the cheeks might be a consequence of wearing such badly fitted muzzles." 📚 Arhant, C., Schmied-Wagner, C., Aigner, U., & Affenzeller, N. (2021). Owner reports on the use of muzzles and their effects on dogs: An online survey. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 41, 73–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2020.07.006 #muzzles #muzzleup https://www.instagram.com/p/CXAXssoPQyM/?utm_medium=tumblr

So, muzzles are NOT mean or cruel. Muzzles are NOT to shut dogs up. Muzzles are NOT to suppress behaviors. Muzzles are NOT to be shoved on a dog. Muzzles are NOT to be put on a dog without proper introduction and conditioning. Muzzles are NOT a reason to push a dog over threshold. Muzzles are not a reason to make a dog face his fear where he exhibits fear response. Muzzles are for safety for others (people, animals, etc) without causing discomfort or the feeling of being trapped to the muzzled dogs. Muzzles are to be used under supervision. Here is an example of when a muzzle IS cruel (I've seen an Instagram video of this-a mistake, it was hard to watch). The caption described it as a dog being aggressive towards lassing bikes/motorbikes and a trainer "rehabbing" the dog. In the video, a dog is in a muzzle and a prong collar. Every time the dog lunges or barks at a passing bike, the dog gets punished (prong collar "correction"). The distance between the dog and the road is close enough that the dog reacts to the trigger every time. He doesn't have a chance to be exposed to the trigger at a safe (for the dog) distance. This is an example of FLOODING. So, in that particular example, yes, the use of a muzzle is cruel. The trainer uses the muzzle in a mean way. It prevented redirected bite towards the trainer without taking into account the dog's discomfort. You bet the dog will associate the muzzle with a bad experience. Not to mention the welfare issue of the process. Please visit @muzzle_up_project or muzzleupproject.com to learn more on why muzzle train, how to find a proper muzzle fit for different muzzle types, muzzled dogs etiquette, etc. #muzzles #muzzleupproject #muzzleup #forcefreedogtraining #positivereinforcement https://www.instagram.com/p/CNWa75tLSHp/?igshid=4bl88hbivcg6

Ori • Pitbull mix • Muzzle Training and Placework During Ori’s stay with us, we worked on conditioning Ori to accept the muzzle without fighting it and tied that into the Place command, which she already had the foundation of from earlier training sessions. Giving Ori a job to do while wearing her muzzle helps to take her mind off of the muzzle and normalize wearing it. Lots of treats and praise were involved of course! Dogs can wear muzzles for a wide variety of reasons, from bite risks to preventing them from eating objects off the ground to preparing them for an emergency. Every dog should learn to wear a muzzle! You can find more information at @muzzle_up_project ☺️ Interested in training? Contact us today! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #training #muzzleup #muzzleupproject #muzzle #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainersofinstagram #dogtrainerslife #dogsofcincy #dogsofcincinnati https://www.instagram.com/p/CFFA0mEjDAg/?igshid=sidxd019zauy