Hazards to be aware of when wearing a muzzle or choking on your dog

When training your dog, it pays to use the right tools in the right way at the right time. Two tools that are often misunderstood and misused are training collars (choke collars) and muzzles. In this article, we will discuss the right time and place to use these tools along with the dangers inherent in misusing and / or abusing them. Read on to learn more

The first thing to know about training collars and muzzles is that they are intended for use with fairly mature dogs. You should never use any of these tools with a puppy younger than six months old. It is simply inappropriate and the necklace can cause permanent damage both physically and emotionally.

If you are going to wear a training collar, it should only be used for training. This type of chain necklace is designed to be worn during obedience classes and for walks. It should never be left on a dog unsupervised and should never be used to tie up your dog. This type of necklace is known as the strangler necklace.

You shouldn’t wear a training collar if you don’t know what you are doing. Get the proper instructions from your vet or a dog trainer on the correct use of this tool. This type of collar gives you good control over your dog, when used correctly.

A muzzle can be a helpful tool to perform the necessary procedures. If your dog is insecure, aggressive, or scared, wearing a muzzle can help keep everyone safe.

It is good to teach your dog about wearing a muzzle during bathing, toenail trimming, and other common procedures you perform at home. This way, you can take the muzzle with you to the vet and properly apply it to your dog for inoculations and other procedures. When you properly train your dog to use a muzzle, it will even give your dog a sense of security in scary situations.

If your community requires the use of a muzzle for your type of dog, of course you must comply. Make sure to remove the muzzle when your dog is not in public. Never leave your dog unsupervised with the muzzle in place. A muzzle can cause distress and problems as it will prevent your dog from being able to eat or drink, so be sure to wear basket muzzles that allow your dog to pant and drink.

With proper use and common sense, both a training collar and a muzzle can be very useful tools in dog care and training.