A comfy, light nylon muzzle is best. I am thrilled that you have a trainer, but I REALLY hope that this ex canine cop is using positive, motivational (click and treat) methods. Defining boundaries for a dog who's just being bratty is one thing, but fear aggression requires a different approach. Being tough or too firm on fear aggressive dogs can stifle their responses, make the warning signs and the aggression all go underground... until the dog explodes long after we think the problem was 'fixed.'
Anyway, try an inexpensive, comfortable light nylon muzzle. It has a hole at the end. You can let the dog drink, pant, and even take treats through that hole. The headstrap adjusts so it fits comfortable and not too tightly on the dog. I have one here because dogs over 20 cm tall must be muzzled to ride the trains here.
Oh, by the way-- Emma Parsons wrote 'Click to Calm-- Healing the Fear Aggressive Dog.' It's a GOOD one!!
Anyway, try an inexpensive, comfortable light nylon muzzle. It has a hole at the end. You can let the dog drink, pant, and even take treats through that hole. The headstrap adjusts so it fits comfortable and not too tightly on the dog. I have one here because dogs over 20 cm tall must be muzzled to ride the trains here.
Oh, by the way-- Emma Parsons wrote 'Click to Calm-- Healing the Fear Aggressive Dog.' It's a GOOD one!!
