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HELP!Muzzle for 9 pound Yorkie. Hi: My 9 pound Yorkie sniffs all the time on walks and I can't tell when he going to eat what he sniffs. Yikes!! Today he sniffed what I thought was a thin little stick about 2 inches long in the grass, and then before I knew it he had eaten it. I quickly opened his mouth and there it was about to be swallowed whole, but I GOT IT! It was part of a very old chicken leg. That would have been emergency surgery and/or worse. So I wondered if anyone knows where I can get a muzzle or something like it to stop him eating things on walks??? The joys of owning an earth dog. LOL. Thank you! |
How about trying the "no-sniff" command. I hired a trainer when Cooper was a puppy and she said that his nose should not be down on the ground during his entire walk. So whenever he stuck his nose to the ground I would say "no-sniff" and give him a treat. It eventually worked. |
No Sniff Hi; Thanks for the tip and I will try it. It will be hard though and take time I am sure as he lives for food and sniffs. LOL. Any ideas in the meantime would be much appreciated. |
I got a muzzle that fit mine at petsmart. |
Muzzle Hi Thank you for the Petsmart info. I did not think they would have such small items. I appreciate your kindness and replies. Thank you. |
Do you have a photo of your little boy?:) |
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Muzzle Thanks for the photo, it looks just like I want. What reason did you have for needing it? As for the photo, I will try and find one and attempt to put it on YT. Thanks again! |
I have to watch Tibbe like a hawk and use the "leave it" command or he would eat the entire outside world, I think! |
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I think this is a training issue. Their noses are sooo sensitive that they do want to sniff "everything" and they will as long as they're allowed to. But as said - his walks should be for "walking" not investigating - lol! Try doing a quick "leave it" - a gentle tug away from the item - a "good boy" and continue walking. Training does take time but he will learn with the repetition. Let us know how he does with whatever method you use. :) |
Muzzle YT Jilly: Thanks for your help. I am glad I am not alone with this problem and that your Tibbe is (was) also a sniffer/eater of the world. CJ: I agree it is a training problem and am trying the no sniff command - but it is harder with an 'earth dog' to overcome instinct. I adopted him at 18 months and have had quite a lot of issues to deal with so far. He is over 2 yrs now and doing very well in most things. (On another matter, I am very sad that he has just been diagnosed with cataract in one eye that may require surgery. It was a great shock and came on so suddenly, but he is so healthy thank God in all other ways. It is very unusual at such a young age and I do feel so sorry for the poor little mite. Please excuse this post part as it is not in the right place, but I am so upset about this and had to tell someone!) |
What????? You just found this out? Oh I'm so sorry. Maybe create a new thread on this matter to get some information from fellow YT'ers |
I needed it when I was grooming my dogs- the would turn around and try to bite the brush or scissors which was dangerous, so this was recommended as a way to prevent any injury. They only ever have it on for 10 minutes at a time or less. |
muzzle Thank you Armani man! The little terror. LOL |
Oh, I am so sorry to hear about the baby's cataract! Thank goodness there is now surgery if it comes to that, though. |
Thank you so much Jilly |
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Cataracts(SHHHH!) Hi Megansmom: Thanks for your support. I will start a thread when my little one is ready for surgery, when I really will need help from kind YT - ers. At the moment he is on special drops to clear up Uveitis before a decision is made for further tests and surgery. |
I had to get one for charlie from the vet , thats the only time we use it though. He will not let the vet touch him without a major additude :cool: sorry about your little guys cataract :( |
Muzzle Naughty Charlie. LOL. Luckily my little guy will let anyone do anything to him. I just did not want him to go thru abdominal surgery from eating bad things as well as his eye problem. Thanks so much for your concern for his eye. All your support really makes me feel I am not alone. Thank you all, he will be Ok I am sure. :-)) |
Hello! A suggestion about the type of muzzle to get if you decide you really need one for your yorkie. Since you are going to be using it while he's on walks and it will be on while he is active you may want to get a basket muzzle instead of the one previously posted. A basket muzzle will allow him to pant and breath comfortably. They come in plastic or wire and since they are "open" they also allow the dog to drink water. Italian Basket Dog Muzzle Size 1 There is also a fabric type of "basket" muzzle that allows them to breath and pant, but not drink water. ProGuard Tuffie Dog Muzzles |
Muzzle Hi Kalina. Thanks for the info on muzzle and advice, I will certainly look at it as it looks to do the job I want. :-)) |
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