i just asked a question about my fearful dog.. what do you guys think about walking a dog with muzzle?

Question

my dog is a attention grabber an people want to touch her, an she is scared of people, it doesnt help when i get anxeity that increases the effect, but if i buy one of those greyhound looking muzzles to walk her with is that effective? also people will see her as a bad dog that she isnt an she might feel that an i feel bad about that part

i did well socalize her since she was young she went everywhere with me an i mean everywhere, she just got weird for some reason i cant understand

Answer 1

There are many ways to treat these type of situations. I would suggest taking your dog to dog trainning classes where they will work with your dog and not only will the dog be around other dogs, it will also be around other people. Also, you may talk to your vet about treating her anxeity. They have medications for dogs for that. I strongly suggest the dog trainning classes.

Answer 2

They will probably see her as a dog to be avoided, and that's the point. They might see her as a "bad dog" but the only opinion that matters is your own. If anyone asks, you can tell them the truth; that the only reason the dog is wearing the muzzle is so kids won't pet her. Most people will understand once they realize that your dog is afraid of kids.

Another option is a Gentle Leader. It goes around the snout and behind the ears, looks similar to a muzzle, but only prevents the mouth from opening when the leash is pullled. It's a wonderful and humane tool for keeping the dog from pulling on the leash, and has the side effect of looking like a muzzle to the uninformed person. When I had a German Shepherd, I used a Gentle Leader, and I noticed that people tended to step to the side when I was walking her. A few people asked if it was a muzzle, and I explained exactly what it was.

Hope this helps...

Answer 3

I think a muzzle would be a good temporary solution. It's just really in the long run masking the problem, and you should enroll the dog into classes to be around other dogs and people. My dog is also a pretty fearful dog, and the trainer suggested to give my dog a 15 minute massage so she gets used to be touched.

Maybe you could work in steps. Have people around her with the muzzle, and little by little get her used it. Then you could have people touch her, just a little pat (while she is still muzzled). Eventually working up (so that way she gets used to being touched by people, but you don't have to be afraid of her snapping). But I'd still rather work with a professional though.

Answer 4

you do have to get the right muzzle for the dog it has to fit .
you can in time teach a dog to be calm sometimes it is the master . i know i got my dog from a woman that thought this dog would eat kids . haw haw. in less then two weeks of having him in my home he had kids climb on him and plays and loves people she was just giving off this vibe .
the poor dog would run if i made a funny noise like a monster or something he now loves monster games and plays with everyone
but a muzzle is much better then not being sure of your dog .
and of the people too .
there is nothing wrong with it its good and safe . just tell people how to approach the dog and how to pat the dog and in time you may not need the muzzle .

Answer 5

i'd have to say the muzzle WOULD be effective, and also a safety precaution. Kudos for being responsible....I don't think people would see her as a bad dog, just explain the situation and they'd probably feel the same way I do.

Answer 6

for my area that may no longer a competent muzzle for prolonged use. it may well be sturdy to stay away from biting say at a vet flow to yet no longer for a walk. As you talked approximately canines could have the ability to pant as a manner to launch some physique warmth. i might advise commencing a practise application to alleviate the barking, regrettably meaning putting up with it in the meanwhile yet i think that would desire to be maximum secure.

Answer 7

I would recommend that you have a consultation with a Veterinary Behaviorist or a reputable Dog Trainer to help you with this problem. I would also recommend a good check up at your pets vet just to be sure that she has nothing going on as far as an illness. Good Luck I have had to deal with a similiar situation.

Answer 8

I think you should see about socializing her more. Maybe bring her to dog parks or something to get used to being around people and other dogs. Or see about enrolling her in a training class at the local Petsmart.

Answer 9

I don't think it would be bad to walk her with a muzzle if it will save her from possibly biting someone. But she really does need to be better socialized so she can get over this fear.

Answer 10

Tell them that she is scared when they want to pet her, and try holding her sometimes while they do, this way, they learn to be social. My dog was afraid of everything when she was younger, but that proved effective to me.