After three or four days of the above, clip on the muzzle for a few seconds, and then take it off immediately, rewarding as you go. Gradually increase the time the muzzle is left on from seconds to minutes, then longer, keeping a note of your progress each day. Once you are this far along, the rest should be relatively easy for you and the dog. About the author: Michele Welton has over 40 years of experience as a Dog Trainer, Dog Breed Consultant, and founder of three Dog Training Centers. An expert researcher and author of 15 books about dogs, she loves helping people choose, train, and care for their dogs. Please measure your dogs before buying. Even the same breed can have different dimensions around the nose These are just suggestions of breeds.

It would be advisable to seek the help of an experienced behaviour specialist to guide you and your dog on the subject of aggression. In the meantime, a muzzle is (as you have rightly decided) a sensible approach to protect other dogs and people you may encounter should he decide to show any aggression.

Reasons to muzzle your dog

Sizes often come in number guides which will match up to certain breeds, so this is one of the easiest guidelines to follow.

Like us dogs sometimes just need alone time. Unlike us they rely almost entirely on body language for social cues.Race Course - 150 foot (minimum) to 225 foot straight course with 15 foot (minimum) to 20 foot catch area; usually uses plastic fencing for sides; about 8-10 feet wide; best if designed to go slightly uphill. Now, he is understanding it is playful and that it does not hurt and just laughs it off and usually tells her not to bite or says no biting.

Please note the suggested breeds are purely a guide. Measuring your dog is the best way to get a correctly fitting muzzle. If you are unsure please get in touch and we will do our best to help. We then decided to muzzle train him incase he ever needed to be temporarily muzzled in exceptional circumstances such as vets or socialisation training. Blake would only ever be wearing it in this situation temporarily for around 20 mins and only when absolutely necessary. If he was exposed to the muzzle with training he would happily except one in the future without any fuss or stress to him. For the most up-to-date rules on racing, please refer to the JRTCA Sanctioned Trial Rule Book. Racing ClassesThese high-adrenaline dogs are incredibly strong and fast (which some owners may struggle to keep up with!) You should be good for around 30-45 minutes if the muzzle is comfortable for them to wear and they aren’t doing anything too exertive. If the whining is completely new and unusual for your dog it could be something more serious like joint pain and a vet should be consulted as soon as possible.