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**cauddyVab** · 09-23-2008, 12:37 AM

I have to agree w/ Mia on this one. Proper training & handling is the key, not muzzling.

In my own personal experience I have found that muzzling further imprints a negative stereo type on our breed. For example, we have a muzzle law here in my town. When I was downtown working my dog for his CGC, one of the tests is approach by a friendly stranger & petting by a stranger. I carried his muzzle since he hates to wear it. But I wanted to have it on me to avoid a ticket. Anyway, tons of folks wanted to meet & pet Tiger ... until they saw I was carrying a muzzle. Then they shrank back in horror.

So IMO unless you have to, it is best to keep the muzzles on the store shelf.

JMHO ...

09-23-2008, 12:37 AM	#19
cauddyVab Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 602 Senior Member	I have to agree w/ Mia on this one. Proper training & handling is the key, not muzzling. In my own personal experience I have found that muzzling further imprints a negative stereo type on our breed. For example, we have a muzzle law here in my town. When I was downtown working my dog for his CGC, one of the tests is approach by a friendly stranger & petting by a stranger. I carried his muzzle since he hates to wear it. But I wanted to have it on me to avoid a ticket. Anyway, tons of folks wanted to meet & pet Tiger ... until they saw I was carrying a muzzle. Then they shrank back in horror. So IMO unless you have to, it is best to keep the muzzles on the store shelf. JMHO ...
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