How and Why to MUZZLE Train Your DOG

How and why to muzzle train your dog. Even dogs that don't bite should be trained and conditioned to wearing a muzzle. In this video I discuss the different types of muzzles from cloth to basket muzzles and the benefits of each one. How to get your dog to try it for the first time and when and how to clip the muzzle into place. Also, the dangers of properly fastening the muzzle so that it won't pop off and put you and your dog at risk.

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[lyndamcweb]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ADDRESSING THIS!! I have four dogs of my own, two pitty mixes, a mastiff mix, and THE LAB. The Lab is the sketchy one, and I always put a muzzle on her before the vet and when I do nail trims on her. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE! I also foster for a few rescues. One of the first first few things I train the rescues I get is to be okay with a muzzle (the first thing is the crate). I once had a rescue that was owner surrendered after having two separate surgeries (before 8 months old) for eating rocks when outside. As soon as I had her in my custody I started training her to be okay with a muzzle so I could walk her safely, and for my own piece of mind. I wish more dog owners would realize that you need to muzzle train your dog for various reasons, not just because they are aggressive. Very well done Sir.

[sekuharadesu]

I love how stoked Goofy is to obey commands and put on the muzzle. What a good boy

[Equus]

I never considered the possibilities of the need for this. You’re so right. Thank you!

[jdoveyk]

It’s an important topic to address because there are situations in which you may not be with your dog, someone else may need to handle, dog may be injured and not allow essential life saving touch without reaction. All training aids provide an important service depending on the situation. In some cases as well it is the safest way to deal with training an aggressive dog. Socialization doesn’t happen in isolation so it can enable you or a trainer to better immerse a dog into training and social environments under your control and with everyone’s safety first.

[runawayfaeIX]

Goofy is a good boy! 👍 Thank you for this calm, clear explanation, and for showing the various styles. We just adopted an 8 month old Great Pyrenees who's very unsure around strangers (especially men) so I'm muzzle-training him for extra security at the groomer, vet, and meeting the neighbors.

[ridingmissdaisy]

Thank you for this great code. My Malinous puppy will be 5 month next week and we have been going to school twice a week with a trainer that specialises in this breed. All the dogs are happy at class. Recently I wanted to go on a ferry to a island in Italy with my puppy but was not allowed because he didn’t have a muzzle… We will be learning how to wear a muzzle.. thanks agai for the great video

[bobandjerishaffer]

I’ve trained shelter dogs to wear muzzles. My technique is implied in Robert’s video but some people need specifics.
Get the dog to Touch the muzzle on the floor or in hand for a treat.
Dog acquires a treat at the opening of the muzzle. Dog acquires a treat deeper then finally at the snout end.

Tiny dap of peanut butter at the end so the dog is in the final position but unbuckled for several seconds while licking the pnb. Repeat a few times while estimating the final buckle-hole position.
For the final pass add extra PNB ... muzzle in one hand, buckle w strap stared in the other. Smoothly go for it.

Rushing this process WILL make a muzzle-shy dog.

[paultanner]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! We have a nine month old German Shepherd that we are trying to get trained and this is one of the things that we have to learn. Thank you again and I’m subscribing

[woetr]

Hey Robert, ive been watching your videos for a long time now and youre by far the best trainer/tutorial maker for working dogs. How would you handle a dogfight and how do you best and most safe break up a dogfight? Do you pull the back legs? Do you use their collar by grabbing it and twisting so they choke? Do you use commands? Off course we should avoid any situation as an responible dog owner that could lead to a fight, however there is always that 'one' person.. i dont think i have to explain those people to you because you've seen it multiple times i'm sure...

[thethinbrownduke]

First video I've watched regarding a muzzle for my Dukie

[whydoineedtohaveahandle]

This video helped out a lot! I need a muzzle for my dog because he eats everything off the ground and I want to ensure his safety on walks

[anitaculp]

Excellent!!!! Love this and crate training. Just a way that if maybe you are not around your dog can be contained and secured safety. Look at Katrina. Those poor dogs thought they were being killed when put in a crate. That was very stressful. Never really thought about muzzle training though with Rat Terriers. Thank you for your great videos!!!

[rosalieegberink]

I was just done with a muzzle training session when I got the notification for this video haha

[adzgaming]

A muzzle is required by law in my country for my malinois/germanshepard mix but i never considered using one until now.

[davidrichter]

Hey Robert. Good Video and greetings from Germany. I too think that every dog should know a muzzle. Been training my maligator 8mon now for 2 weeks and everything is fine (doing rescue dog training so it's a must).

You forgot to mention it also helps with poisoned food in the parks!!! or if you're on holiday, some countries have strikter laws on that note.

Everything you said is absolutely right, the ones at the vet are designed to not let the dog open the mouth, so it's ok but only for the 5 minutes not longer.
I also must object :
I'm using a baskevill and think yours is the wrong size, ours is beige looks like double the size (i think it's a six) She can drink, take treats and open her mouth to pant. Yours is way too short and small.

Pro Tipp : I made a neoprene cover that clips on the edge, to even make the eye border more comfortable for longer periods 👌 Have pictures if interested, will join the members section shortly.
Thanks for all you do!!

[derekedwards]

Love Goofy - he's such a superstar!

[nikki]

Thank you! This will be a good start for us to start muzzle training

[fallbrkgrl]

Getting the muzzle on my dog was not the problem.
Not sure if I'm reading too much into it, but to me the problem was that she realized that she couldn't defend herself with the muzzle on.
Worked with her using treats, inside the house. Took her outside, put it on, and she immediately laid down, plastered herself against the house, and had the most terrified look in her eyes.
Could a fearful dog put together the fact that if they can't open their mouth wide enough, that they wouldn't have the ability to defend themselves against another dog (she's extremely dog aggressive. She has also attacked her own reflection in a window)?

[bettymcconnell]

Just came at the right time we now have to muzzle our large dogs have taken two years to get my GSD girl to a well mannered obedience girl I am dreading having to train her with it as I know she doesn't need it but it is now the law thank you

[gabbysmith]

My 4 year old German retriever is near sighted and not aggressive one bit. I plan to muzzle him in public since I am unaware how he will react to people when he can't see. He's shown that he'll show aggression until he's close and can see and assess the situation. Hopefully he'll take to the muzzle well
Edit: he is an absolute sweet heart but very protective. If he thinks something is a threat that is the only time he shows aggression.