![]() ![]() ![]() Some nylon muzzles have a mesh covering over the end to provide for a looser fit and more opportunity to pant, while others have a medium-size opening at the end for the nose and mouth, through which small tidbits can also be given. The nylon muzzle prevents the dog from opening its mouth, and may lead to overheating if left on the dog too long since it restricts panting and drinking. The basket muzzle allows your dog more freedom to pant and drink if properly fitted. There are two common types of muzzle, the basket muzzle and the nylon muzzle. Therefore, you must be cautious about the total time a dog is wearing a muzzle based on weather conditions. However, it is important to realize that a dog cannot pant effectively when wearing a muzzle and may overheat in hot weather. The most common errors are to only use a muzzle when something nasty is going to happen to your dog (e.g., when he is about to be injected), to expect your dog to instantly accept the muzzle, or to leave the muzzle on excessively. If you follow the guidelines below, your dog should actually enjoy being muzzled. Muzzles themselves are not cruel, but they may cause welfare problems if they are not used appropriately. In certain jurisdictions where breed bans have been introduced, or if a dog has been determined to be potentially dangerous, there may be laws mandating muzzle use in public. Muzzles can be used to test the dog’s response to potentially problematic situations, to help introduce dogs that might be aggressive to people or other animals, and to temporarily prevent damage to the household in dogs that ingest or destroy objects in the environment. Muzzles might be advisable in those situations where the dog might become fearful or defensive, even if the dog has not yet displayed aggressive tendencies. ![]() This may not mean that you need to muzzle your dog in all situations only those in which there is a potential for injury, based on how your dog has reacted in similar situations in the past. If you know your dog has any potential to be aggressive, then it is irresponsible to risk the health and safety of others by not taking suitable precautions. ![]()
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