There are certain situations in which a dog with a history of aggression should or must wear a muzzle during behavior therapy or otherwise to ensure the safety of those around the dog. A basket-style muzzle is ideal for this because it allows the dog to take treats, drink, and pant while wearing it. Here is one nice video demonstrating how to introduce the muzzle using shaping and positive reinforcement.
Introducing a Muzzle
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Upcoming Webinar: Helping Pet Owners Follow through with Behavior Intervention
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Factors that Predict Success in Dog Behavior Therapy and Training
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Dr. Megan E. Maxwell, CAAB, discusses some of the factors that impact a dog’s response to behavior therapy: For...
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Teaching Name Recognition
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The Sheltie who won't let his owners leave the yard
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Job Posting: Associate Animal Care Specialist (Elephants)
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I wanted to share an AZA job posting for those of you who might know someone interested in behavioral...
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The Feline Grimace Scale Helps You Know if Your Cat is in Pain by Zazie Todd, PhD Click here...
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CAAB Chat: Selection and Retention of Therapy Horses
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The health benefits of human-animal interactions have been well-documented. Thousands of horses provide therapy to people with a wide...
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Is clicker training the most effective way to train dogs?
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Is a word of praise as effective as a clicker sound for dog training? Read more from Dr. Stanley...
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