Paul E. Schoen wrote:


I still think a muzzle is a good idea, and better than isolation in a
crate. The muzzle will eliminate the chance of a severe bite, while
allowing safe interaction between the dog and children and adults.

Also can cause frustration. Do you expect the dog to live the rest of
it's life with a muzzle on? If not then the problem needs fixed or the
dog needs to go to someone that will fix it or put it to sleep. And, if
you plan on the dog living the rest of it's life with a muzzle on then
it needs to be a properly sized quality muzzle that allows the dog to
both drink and pant while the muzzle is on. It would be even better if
the dog can also eat with a muzzle on. Muzzles that fit that bill are
not cheap. And in the end, is that really a life for a dog?

If the
dog attempts to bite, then there is something wrong that needs to be
corrected. In a crate, the dog does not have the interactions that might
trigger the behavior, so you cannot observe the situation that leads to the
bite.


And out of the crate wearing a muzzle, the dog just gets frustrated if
it wants to bite. What good does that do. The dog either needs work
with a professional or to be returned for biting. Muzzles are a tool,
and just like all tools they should be left to the guidance of a
professional.

Nick