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Do any of you use basket muzzles while having your dogs out and offlead?
Alfred is only 16 weeks but I am already debating whether to get him a basket muzzle for 3 reasons.
1. I want to get him used to having one on, incase he ever needs one when older.
2. when he is out and offlead, he is already chasing and getting a bit 'mouthy' with Woody and any other dogs.
3. I've already noticed his strong prey drive while trying to run after a cat in the stree.
I know the answer is training, i am discouraging any mouthing and rough play while they are in the fields and offlead but i want to do more group walks with Alfred and if i was the owner of another dog, i wouldnt be best pleased if my dog was being mouthed and 'grabbed' by another dog.
Alfred is only 16 weeks but I am already debating whether to get him a basket muzzle for 3 reasons.
1. I want to get him used to having one on, incase he ever needs one when older.
2. when he is out and offlead, he is already chasing and getting a bit 'mouthy' with Woody and any other dogs.
3. I've already noticed his strong prey drive while trying to run after a cat in the stree.
I know the answer is training, i am discouraging any mouthing and rough play while they are in the fields and offlead but i want to do more group walks with Alfred and if i was the owner of another dog, i wouldnt be best pleased if my dog was being mouthed and 'grabbed' by another dog.