Equipment Q&As

Hi Cindy, Were having issues with our pup being more interested in eating snow outside, than drinking water inside. When we had the melt last week, and also took him with us for the weekend about 6 hours south. He drank plenty of water that weekend, but now that were home he isn't drinking enough, and basically runs with his mouth open and shovels snow in. We caught a UTI a few weeks ago, we're almost through a UTI treatment, our vet said likely it was caused by eating less ...

Good Morning! We have been watching your DVDs, the Basic Obedience and the E-collar Training. I am half way through the e-collar DVD. We have a Pit Bull Terrier that is a dominant fixed, 2 year old male. A rescue dog. He is dog aggressive, but not people aggressive. He will cut a leash in half in a few seconds. We gimmy rigged a thick rubber insulation hose that fit on the leash area at the connection because he would get that leash in his mouth so quickly when he wanted to ...

I've been looking at your muzzles and thinking about getting one for my GSD. And although not a real problem now, I was wondering how the wire muzzle would work during the winter months. Wouldn't the dog's tongue and/or nose stick to the wire in cold weather? If the dog drank while wearing the muzzle, is there any problem with ice freezing on the muzzle or on the dog? Are these unjustified concerns? Thanks, Doug

Cindy, I ordered your German Shepherd Wire Muzzle size medium. I received this today. It certainly exceeds my quality expectations and think it is a wonderful product. Previous to purchase I had emailed Stephanie with my dogs measurements as to the directions on Leerburg.com. They are as followed: Muzzle length: 4 1/4"Muzzle circumference: 11-1/2"-12" My concern is that my dogs snout makes contact with the inside of the muzzle. Is this the proper fit? If you need me to snap s...

Hi, I have two small standard female poodles. I live out in the country, and they run around unleashed, and a few weeks ago one of them got pancreatitis from eating deer carrion - I need a type of muzzle for them to keep them from eating potentially harmful things when they are out - what do you recommend? I was thinking about the wire basket muzzles. How would I go about measuring to make sure they are the right size? I look forward to your response and your thoughts on this. ...

Hi Cindy, I have read your information regarding dog muzzles. I am confused whether I would like to purchase the plastic one or fabric for my Lhasa Apso, Rocco. Rocco is my 6-year old dog, 17 lbs, and he does not allow me to touch and treat his infected ear. He is so smart that he runs when he hears the word "ears" and growls at me. He is quite aggressive when it comes to touching his face or ears. He also hates taking a bath, so I just have a groomer give him a bath, which is...

I have a 5-year old male German Shepherd that is very aggressive towards the others shepherds when my female is in heat. She is almost 10 and cannot be spayed due to congestive heart failure. I keep her in another part of the yard during heat but even during this time, my male shepherd will try to about kill my other males/females. I have 5 dogs total and do not breed them anymore. I am having him neutered next week but I was wondering if they made any kind of muzzle that he could wea...

I have a 2 year old shih tzu who is can be unpredictably aggressive - she growls, shows teeth and then bites. she weights about 13 pounds. I was wondering whether a muzzle would be appropriate for her and, if so, which one should I use? Esther

We have a 6 year old, Male Lahsa Apso, 22 lbs that we rescued 2 years ago. We need to find a muzzle to fit him my wife has purchased 2 and they don't fit. When we took him to the vet on saturday they have insisted that we have a muzzle on him next time we bring him in. He hates anyone going near his face. They finally had to sedate him to examine him. He has bitten us several times since we rescued him. But my wife refuses to put him down, she thinks there's a good dog in there. We...

Hi, I have a 7 month Cane Corso and he has been chewing on the carpet, etc. I know - put him in a crate. I have been through 2. He chews his way out. I know you have the type he won't go through, but I was wondering if a wire basket type muzzle you carry would work so he could still pant and drink water. I look forward to hearing from you. Adam from IL

I have a Pekingese that may need a muzzle because he is starting to bite at times. This (pug-nosed cloth) muzzle looks like it covers the dogs eyes... Is this true? Thank you, Odallys

My name is Ralph. I am the Owner/Head Trainer of my own dog training business in Charlottesville, Va called Atlantic Coast K-9 Training Service. I have been a professional dog trainer for 10 years and spent several years before that involved in Search and Rescue work, so I am by no means an amateur. With that being said, right now I'm a little bit lost and need some help. I'm currently in the process of training a 10 month old Shepherd/Chow mix who is Dominant aggressive. Unfortunately, even ...

Hey, I have a question about your muzzles. I have two male hounds just reached two and they have been together since 2006 with no problems until now. It is a pecking order thing that has gotten worse one fight. I have wire mess muzzles that are working ok that I had to modify with a strap between the ears to keep them from pulling them off. I have several of your videos - dominant dog and becoming the pack leader. I have read and listened to all or your info on the site. Since using the m...

Ed, I need a muzzle for a situation involving a rescue Bichon who I've adopted and who is a fear biter. He is difficult/impossible to leash by anyone but me. I thought the cloth muzzle could be left on while he was in his crate (it is a very large comfy den, which he likes) so that in the event I have to be away, he could still eat and drink, but not bite any caregiver who would be caring for him and having to leash him to go out for walks, etc. in my absence. He would have to be...

I have a behavior problem with my ten month old mixed breed pup. She has the potential to be a good sled dog because she is very strong, but she chews up every harness I put on her. I can't afford much more, so its limiting how much I can really work with her on this. I enjoy recreation sledding and skiijoring, but she is capable of complete destruction of her harness in just the time it takes me to hook myself up or to walk to the back of the sled. She even chews on the front strap while...

I have a min. schnauzer and we have 2 acres fenced in with 40 trees that have thousands of acorns falling well she happened to swallow an acorn and it cost me almost all the money I have to determine her problem, the acorn was in the intestines. The vet charged me 4000 dollars even though I mentioned the acorn right from the beginning. I need a muzzle that is comfortable and she cannot take off or get an acorn in her mouth I had the wrap around mesh but I don't think it helped because she...

Do you think that we should initially use muzzles when handling a newly bought 1-year GSD? I know, with some dogs, this won't be necessary. Thanks, Basheer

Would you tell me if the Ultra Light Weight Trainers Vest is meant to attach the dog or dogs to the vest around my waist? I have two large dogs and it is difficult for me to walk them together. If this is not the correct item, do you know of a product such as this? Thanks, Lisa

I am looking for a 6-10 ft leash (preferably leather) that is not hand held. I need a leash for hiking which leaves my hands free for grasping and crawling rocks. However, my state is very strict about leash laws. Do you have any suggestions?? I saw your police officer leash, but it doesnt look very long. Please help. Thank you, Tanya

Hi, Is it possible to get a one fourth inch wide leash with light hardware for a small breed dog? I have had your leashes in the past for my German Shepherd but now have a Maltese and would like the same quality leather leash reasonable however for an eight pound dog. Thanks, Sherri