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#69423 - 02/13/2005 09:16 PM |
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I'm getting nervous...If my dog is "behaving in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of..." which to me sounds pretty vague and open to interpretation, I'd like to plan for the future...Which muzzle would you recommend over another?
Regular or agitation, wire? Which is 'nicest' lol.
Plastic and cloth seem weird, but I have no clue.
I don't need it for restraint, just for peace of mind. Thanks!
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#69424 - 02/13/2005 09:29 PM |
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I have to use one with Maggie and Max when we go to the vet, Ed sells them. don't use the ones that holds the muzzle shut. it doesn't take long for a dog to over temp. I use the Jafco that Ed sells. Its inexpensive. I got Max use to a muzzle by putting it on him and started play time. In fact I'm probably over due to ref tra with it now.
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#69426 - 02/14/2005 02:56 PM |
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if you are out for a walk, I would use the jafco or a wire muzzle. If you are at the vet I would use the one that restricts the opening of the mouth. You can help them get used to it by putting food in it and have them stick their face in there to eat it. this is for the wire or the jafco. the other muzzle should only be used just prior to getting on the table at a vet or groomer and not for general use
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#69427 - 02/14/2005 06:14 PM |
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Thanks guys for your input. I went ahead and ordered one, the open faced training muzzle.
I know it's not the one you recommended but
it seems to offer more freedom, and with less material on the face itself. It may have been a poor choice, but it's for my dog's protection, not vice versa. I just want to have something on hand in case we are around troublemakers, if you know what I mean. Too many of those around...
This is probably a dumb question, but I'll risk
it, lol...does anyone use leather softening or conditioning products on their muzzles? (mink oil,
neetsfoot oil or other) I'm guessing that it would be gross for the dog, but I'd like to work it in to soften it. Suggestions anyone?
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#69428 - 02/14/2005 06:25 PM |
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I'm not following your train of thought here, you want a muzzle for what purpose? If it's to keep your dog from biting someone, I don't think the open face is what you need.
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#69429 - 02/14/2005 07:40 PM |
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I want it for those chance encounters with a mob of idiots that you happen upon once in a while.
My dog is well-adjusted and fine with strangers,
but there's always 2 sides to every story.
Say, for example, I'm in a crowd where there are tons of children. Many will shove their hands out at random to pet the dog. Kids scare easily, and
parents want blood. Someone could easily say my dog was a menace, just because he was there and they don't happen to like GSDs. We know that an open mouth is friendy...but to someone else "he was just about to bite my kid's arm off!"
I know it seems like alot of money to spend on something I may never use, but I'd rather be safe than sorry. Who knows who might have an axe to grind...I don't want my dog paying for it.
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#69430 - 02/14/2005 08:34 PM |
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Then the open face is not the right one:
" This muzzle has an open face that aloes the dog to bite with the front of his mouth while in a muzzle. This is a great training aid to start new dogs in muzzle training."
Besides that, I think most people when they see a muzzle on a dog going for a walk in the park immediatly assume you have a dangerous dog. I don't know good your dog's nerves are or what level of training he has, maybe a "Do Not Pet" vest would be more effective and less "Scarey"
I'm getting one for my Max.
You Mods can feel free to let me know if I'm all wet on this.
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#69431 - 02/15/2005 07:26 PM |
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Thanks Dennis...wanna good deal on a muzzle, lol?
I'm only using it on public transportation, or
any large gathering where things happen quickly.
My dog's still young and excitable, and I don't want him labelled a 'menace' because someone got
scared.
In the past this idea would haven't even entered my mind- why muzzle a friendly dog? Nowadays, it
seems everyone's in a big rush to point fingers and avoid blame. Bill 132 hasn't been passed yet, but it's on the table and will go through. If it
only applies to actual bites and attacks then I'm fine, but to include 'menacing' invites abuse of the legal system. Just protecting my butt.
Why didn't you recommend the wire basket? I was curious...I would lean towards that one if my dog did need to be restrained. What are the drawbacks
of this style?
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#69432 - 02/15/2005 07:41 PM |
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I went with the Jafco because that was the one I saw at a MWD school on Animal Planet and the price. I suppose if I was going to muzzle fight or make a fashion statement I'd gone with the wire or leather. The wire ones kind of remind me of "Hannible Lector" <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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