06/19/2024
Well said!!!
Something everyone should know👇
We should always avoid putting dogs in uncomfortable situations. Regardless of whether they're muzzled or not.
Just because a muzzle negates the risk to others, doesn’t mean that it changes the way our dogs FEEL!
It’s so important to treat your dog as you would if there was still a high risk of injury to another being because in doing so you will be more likely to keep your dog out of situations you know they’re unlikely to be able to cope with.
👉 Your dog will still be uncomfortable with dogs even if they're muzzled.
👉 With a muzzle on, your dog will still be uncomfortable at the vet.
👉 If your dog was so fearful they tried to bite your neighbour before, they still might try with a muzzle on.
A muzzle is a MANAGEMENT TOOL that keeps dogs and others safe, but a muzzle alone doesn’t create emotional change. 💕
Putting on a muzzle doesn't mean we can throw everything at our dogs that we couldn't before, just because the risk to others is lower. We help our dogs grow in confidence and feel safe, not them. We do it with good management, great, ethical training, and considering whether our dogs will enjoy our situations.
Let me know if you agree! 💗
