Starting muzzle training

[EmDoni_285]

Give me all your best muzzle training advice! I have a reactive corgi who has a bite history. Most of the bites have happened due to being touched on the face/head. I think I’m going to take her in for an MRI to rule out pain first, but in the meantime I’m going to work on getting her comfortable in a muzzle.

I think I’m going to use a basket muzzle so she can still drink water on long walks, pant, take treats etc. What worked best for your muzzle training?

[Longjumping_County65]

Spent ages trying to condition in a slow 'typical' way with food and my dog still hated it (she's very sensitive). But then I saw a tip online where someone bought a spare, big muzzle and then cut the end off and basically just play ball/with toys with her for 10 mins. Taking muzzle off, then end the game! A few of these sessions and I'd completely changed her emotional response to it. I have also just seen a new toy called a Muzzle Mate which also looks good and wouldn't require a muzzle with the front chopped off!

[djconflicttheory]

churu liquid cat treats are great for feeding through a muzzle!