I am the PROUDEST DOG MAMA. After hanging out on the couch and cuddling with the muzzle on for about 2 hours, we went on a walk... and he was FANTASTIC! Barely complained about the muzzle, we passed 3 dogs with little more than a long stare(which is SIGNIFICANTLY better and calmer than 90% of the time), and one of those times it was a fellow pittie who barked and startled both him and I! Most surprisingly, he never complained about the muzzle around the other dogs, but rather when it came to sniffing in the bushes. For the first time he pooped AND peed with the muzzle on, and after about 10 minutes he was walking with confidence, something I feel like Boomer is still learning. His head held high, tail relaxed, saying hi to people.... I’m so proud of him and how far he has come. For those of you that still are not aware, #muzzletraining is a crucial skill and muzzles an important tool for some dogs safety and security. I’m not talking about muzzling your dog when he’s been bad. I’m talking about dogs who have had troubled histories and are reactive. Dogs who have some behavior issues and need a helping hand to change and alter those behaviors. Dogs who have a habit of eating stuff on the ground and, lets be honest, surgery is expensive and stressful for everyone involved. Boomer is a reactive #rescuedog who has had a rough past, but it’s obvious that he wants to learn and be better. After yesterday’s walk, I KNOW that I’ve made the best decision for him. I can tell he felt safer and more confident. And who knows, maybe someday he won’t need one at all. ❤️🐶❤️ #muzzleupproject #positivemuzzletraining #dogtraining #prouddogmom #confidentdog #rescuestaffy (at Eugene, Oregon)
