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Originally Posted by kjcmsw  My one Yorkie went through a brief stage and wanted nothing to do with our other Yorkie and would attack her if she came on the same floor as her (formerly the best of buddies). I got a small muzzle and every time she started to get nasty on went the muzzle and we all went about our business, leaving her sitting there amazed we would do such a thing! She was smart enough to learn very quickly that when she gets nasty on goes the muzzle. That was 2 months ago and the problem was corrected after two days of "muzzling" (we would only muzzle for a few minutes at each negative encounter) Now they are back to playing and loving each other. It corrected her getting nasty/overly protective with some people also.
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I'd never use vinegar as it burns in the eyes..then again I don't like spray dogs with water I think it leads to fear responses and all to often aggression.
I think the rest of this post really demonstrates great judgment and the proper function of a muzzle-a last resort safety issue used tool that is used minimally and safely, only when appropriate.
If you did this (to the OP) you should use a soft muzzle that can allow for drinking while wearing and if both are aggressive both need to be muzzled...I'd bring in a behaviorist if the situation is two that have been together awhile...if not a trainer should be fine...I added another two cents to the 10 cents I already threw in...