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This is a great way to rebuild their relationship. Once comfortable in muzzles you can start walking them next to each other, one adult per dog. A Baskerville Ultra or Jafco Muzzle with the end square for treat dispensing would be best. A muzzle with a buckle is ideal as plastic clasps can break easily. The dogs should never be together until they are 100% comfortable wearing their muzzles. We never force it on, and the dog must willingly place their nose in the muzzle. Go slow and always wait for each dog to put their own nose into the muzzle. This is not a punishment but rather a predictor of good things. All dogs should be conditioned to wear a muzzle. Direct stares (longer than three seconds) need to be quickly redirected to reduce escalating tensions.īasket muzzle training is very important for safety. It is important that both dogs be completely relaxed in close proximity to each other. Since dogs are often very subtle with body language monitor closely for hard stares or stiff posture that is signaling to another dog that they are uncomfortable. Leashes, gates, and tethers can be useful. Although it can be difficult, there should be complete separation of the dogs with no visual contact. When aggression occurs between familiar dogs, the initial goal of the treatment plan should focus on improving the welfare for both dogs. Books & VINcyclopedia of Diseases (Formerly Associate)Īs with any behavioral concern, the first step is looking for underlying medical causes contributing to the behavior.VINcyclopedia of Diseases (Formerly Associate).
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