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08-20-2011, 07:14 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: shrewsbury, shropshire, england
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| which muzzle is best?? Hi all, V00202.jpg Just a quickie, I bought this muzzle for Bart but he hates it, and can manage to get his claws into the mesh to try and pull it of! 29443.jpg I was wondering if this one would be better,though after measuring Bart, I think the smallest one would still be too big. Bart btw weighs 7lb 7oz, so is bigger than the standard yorkie. I need to purchase a muzzle that is going to fit him, as we were taking him on a walk the other night, and he nipped the knee of a greyhound/lurcher type dog! I was shocked!.. Which muzzle do you guys use (if any) and did it take long to train them to wear it?? |
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08-20-2011, 08:31 AM | #2 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| Basket muzzle for walking so that he can pant..
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08-20-2011, 08:35 AM | #3 |
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| ^^ this. But you also should be looking into a trainer or behaviorist to work on the problem- for example if he is a fear biter, you will only make it worse by forcing him into the situation with no means to protect himself. He should not have many chances to interact with other dogs while in the muzzle either, just passing by on a walk is one thing- but he shouldn't be playing with other dogs in a muzzle.
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08-22-2011, 05:27 PM | #4 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: bryant, AR
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| Dont muzzle him at all. If you cant control a 7lb dog on a leash, perhaps you shouldnt have a dog at all? |
08-22-2011, 06:11 PM | #5 |
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| Why does he have to wear a muzzle ???
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08-22-2011, 09:17 PM | #6 | |
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08-23-2011, 12:42 AM | #7 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: shrewsbury, shropshire, england
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All my animals have been from a rescue homes, I had a Pedigree Bearded Collie which I fully trained myself and was the most loyal dog you could ever have, never ever needed a lead for her never mind a muzzle! So please don't tell me i shouldnt have a dog..... Anyway, I would like to thank all who have offered me advice, and welcomed me to the forums, but after that comment and a few others that i have recieved, i am leaving this forum. Thank you again to most of you who have offered kind words.... | |
08-23-2011, 04:41 AM | #8 |
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| Smiler Hi....Please don't leave the Forum just because of a few unkind words..yes I do feel they were unkind...I too am having some problems with my little Yorkie..He is a bit of a handful..and I have been looking at some sort of control too.... I feel it is always safer to be aware of what your Dog may do..than after the event... Comments like "You shouldn't have a Dog at all" I really don't think are necessary. I have had 4 Yorkies over the years..and this one is the only one with a really difficult temperament..and hard to deal with...and No..I don't want any comments like the above either. Chrisann. x
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08-23-2011, 04:50 AM | #9 |
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| I agree, Smiler don't leave the forum. Ignore the one or two comments and come back for all the good here at YT.
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08-23-2011, 05:02 AM | #10 |
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| On such a big forum like this, there will always be people that don't agree or don't much care about how they word things. If you don't want to read certain posts, click the Ignore button and you won't have to see what those people say. I have no problem whatsoever with a muzzle that is properly used. If the dog has a biting issue that has to be worked through and still wants to walk, what then? I pick mine up if I'm concerned, butthat isn't always possible. Really wouldn't worry what other people think (except your veterinarian and a qualified trainer).
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08-23-2011, 07:01 AM | #11 |
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| Good topic. I had been wondering about a muzzle for Yorkies. My parents' Yorkie is great with my two Yorkies, but not with other dogs. She snaps, and we're afraid she's going to bite. They do their best to keep her away from other dogs, but we don't want to take any chances of a tragedy.
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08-23-2011, 09:57 AM | #12 | |
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08-23-2011, 12:30 PM | #13 |
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| Muzzles have there place in helping rehab a fearful dog so they can get out and about but I would use on that you can get treats to them so that rehab can occur while out walking and not take him to many places he can rehease his bad manners. I started almost 9 years ago with a 9 month old yorkie that had to be muzzled... head halter, martingale and body harness on a double lead to get out to walk with any conrtol at all. Like having a 9 pound shark/croc that death roll on the end of my leash was a sight. close to 9 years later I can now walk only on a body harness most days. Good luck. JL
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08-23-2011, 12:35 PM | #14 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: bryant, AR
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| I am sure it was my comment that has caused all the hurt feelings and/or anger. I didnt mean to inflict any harm. My point was that a 7lb dog on a leash should not be that difficult to control on a walk. If you are worried about him nipping another, pull him closer to you and/or pick him up (dont understand the comment about how picking him up isnt alway possible). I just dont see the need for a muzzle on a Yorkie! |
08-23-2011, 01:52 PM | #15 | |
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You get one air born that wants to kill you got a small dog rolling around in your arms looking to bite at anything and everything cause it is afraid of what just came at them. You got a muzzle on you got a chance to maybe keep the reaction down to manageable ,you may even be able to keep them on the ground and if not it has a muzzle on and is in arms it is not you wearing its teeth. You got a lot happening at times very fast so taking the teeth out of it can keep your little one alive. JL
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