Matthew Grubb Webboard User Reg: 09-27-2002
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I had good luck with introducing the dog to a large soft "beach ball" while wearing the muzzle. Once the dog's prey drive kicks in with the ball they forget all about the muzzle. Of course repetition is realy the key, the ball is just a distraction. I'm sure there are plenty of other ways, this one worked for me.
Brandi,
I have started off with short sessions and eventually making them longer. I usually start by putting on the muzzle and taking the dog for a short quick walk, the ball as Matt mentioned works well. I will increase the length longer as I see the adjustment the dog is making. I have the dog wear the muzzle for a variety things, not just for aggression. I feel good when the dog will sleep comfortably with it on all night, get up go drink water with it on and then stand there and look at you like they are saying, "OK I have wore my European Beauty Mask all night, let's take it off and see if it helped!"
In the beginning, do fun type distractions to help take their mind off of the muzzle being strapped to their face. Patience
Brandi Adkins Webboard User Reg: 10-13-2003
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Matt and Mark,
Thank You for your reply. I was starting to get worried cause no one was replying. =(
But you both came through.=)
I will use these methods.
Thank You again, Brandi
hi,
in french ring we have an obedience section with a muzzle. we start by putting treats in the muzzle and letting the dog stick its face in and eat them. we do this until when the dog sees the muzzle it wants to put it on. it takes a little while, but i have seen it work many times.
brandon
I love using the muzzle, i personally think it brings a k9's fighting skills way up. my question to Kevin is , when you say you use the muzzle for all aspects of k9 training does that mean bldg. searches ect....?
One thing you can do is put the muzzel on the dog even when you are not training. If you have a patrol unit and he rides with you, put the muzzel on him for about one hour a night and don't do any training with him. Leave him in the car or just take him out to let him releave himself. I know it is kind of a safety issue because your protection that is always in your unit is now muzzled, but it helps. If you need to, go do some paper work in the office while the muzzle is on him. If he staying in a yard or something other than patrol work, put the muzzel on him when he is just hanging around the house. I had the same problem you are haveing with my old dog. I used this method with my new dog and had great success. Good Luck
Hi Eric,
We do OB, running, searches, tactical work,etc. with a muzzle on (all training-no deployments)..important to have one w/ good ventilation (ie basket muzzle). I do not have a basket muzzle, but my dog does fine with the one I have...just began by putting it on/off him several times & walking fast (not as fast as Kevin-my legs are shorter), making some quick turns, etc...he likes it so much now, that if he sees it out he will carry it & bring it to me to put on him, as he likes the fighting..starts "punching" and swinging his head as I try to get it on him (he is not avoiding it)..as soon as it's on, if I am standing around w/ his attention not focused on a task, my left thigh gets a quick whack or two from him!! Muzzle work is great!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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