06/03/2025
This is my B girl. And she is helping me promote why Muzzle are GOOD!! Muzzles help dogs like her to be more social. Now, social to me, a trainer, is much different than social to most people.
Social to me means "A dog who can be in public, under control, keeps to themselves and doesn't cause harm or problems."
It does NOT mean a dog who can love on everyone, every dog, pull and bark with "excitement" towards every dog and person it sees and goes to public dog parks" To me those dogs are a nuisance and actually cause more problems. Yes, I don't like dog parks. Most trainers, good trainers don't.
So why the muzzle? Because in B's case she does keep to herself BUT people will not leave her alone. People will not keep their dogs away from her. She WILL snap at people and dogs who come into her space to tell them to back off, it's not wanted. And she will bite if they don't listen to the warning. Then SHE gets called a mean or aggressive dog. When all she's doing is speaking dog. People have gotten so out of touch with basic dog manners and etiquette that she has to wear this for THEIR safety. She used to just wear a vest and collar that said DO NOT PET, but Alas! People kept trying to pet her, it seemed like more of a challenge than a warning. Then I would get told "take your aggressive dog out of here, or Why do you have an aggressive dog in public?"
So, I have found the muzzle is a clear sign to back off and leave her be. Now, I get the looks of disapproval and disgust, but I don't care. I used to but now I welcome it, I welcome questions, I welcome the opportunity to educate on why she's wearing one.
Be proud to have a dog who "speaks dog". Be proud to work with your dog in better social manners while keeping everyone safe.
Be proud to Muzzle!!!
