Muzzling a dog

MUZZLING A DOG

  • A muzzle can be constructed from a piece of 5 cm gauze bandage or a small cord.
  • A loop large enough to drape over the mouth of a dog should be formed with this cord.
  • The hand should be kept some distance away from the mouth.
  • The leash will prevent the dog from backing away when approached.
  • Dogs that are muzzled repeatedly may learn the trick of blowing on the light gauze loop as one attempt to place it over the jaw. This can be avoided by wetting the gauze.
  • Additional weight, to keep the loop open, may by produced by tying a knot in the gauze and fashioning the loop to place the knot at the bottom of the loop.
  • With the muzzle properly in place, the dog cannot bite. Snug the knot sufficiently tight to preclude partial opening of the mouth.
  • If the loop is anchored too close to the nostrils, the dog may paw the loop off or the nostrils may be clamped shut.
  • The muzzle should betide at the back of the neck with a quick release bow knot.
  • Dog may struggle to the point of collapse from hypoxia or it may vomit.
  • Both necessitate prompt release from a muzzle.
  • During hot environment muzzling for long period should be avoided because the dog’s thermoregulation involved with panting and lolling of the tongue, muzzling prevent both.

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