Dogs wearing a muzzle often get judged, as people automatically assume the worst. But one woman has recently shed light on five reasons why they are worn—and aggression isn't one of them. In a recent ...

A muzzle should tell people that the owner is responsible and wants to keep the dog and the other people safe, even if the dog isn’t dangerous. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are ...

Have you ever seen a muzzled dog and thought, "What's wrong with that dog?" I used to, before I trained dogs for a living and before I adopted a dog who benefits greatly from wearing a muzzle. We use ...

In 2023, a survey conducted by Veterinarians.org found that 1 in 6 participants surrendered their dog within 12 months. One of the most common reasons was an incompatibility with kids. To some people, ...

We often have to do things for our dogs that they don’t like. Whether you’re applying the best flea treatment to stop your pup scratching or you’re learning how to stop dogs begging for food, ...

An XL bully owner has gone viral after showing how she is muzzle-training her 13-week-old puppy, as she hopes to show people the gentle side of the breed that is now banned in the United Kingdom. From ...

I hear it every day in my practice: Dog owners are hesitant to train their dogs to wear basket muzzles. I get it. I really do. And in a perfect world, with perfect people and perfect dogs, we wouldn't ...

A Portuguese water dog, Skiff, was brought to us for boarding and training. Skiff had bitten some strangers when he was startled. Because the family live in an apartment in Boston, they couldn't avoid ...

Even if your dog isn't usually aggressive, it might be a good idea to use a muzzle after a medical procedure, since dogs may lash out when in pain. Muzzles are also a signal for other people to leave ...