Labrador is a fairly calm and kind dog, despite its very impressive size. Many owners and just passersby can ask questions, and whether it is worthwhile to put a muzzle on a Labrador, would it not be dangerous to walk without him, and how unpredictable this dog’s character is. Let's figure it out.
Features
According to dog handlers, to teach a dog to a muzzle is from a very young age.
A small and cute Labrador puppy in a muzzle looks very funny, but in fact it is very serious. At an early age, the importance is not to protect others from the dog's teeth, but in the habit of your pet to the much-needed accessory. You will agree that it will be much more difficult to put this design on the mouth of an already mature, formed dog - it will certainly object.
That is why you need to use this device almost from birth to accustom the dog to the rule of wearing forever. In addition, the protective element on the dog's face is legally required.
How to choose?
Like any individual accessory, the muzzles are presented in a huge number of designs. It is necessary to make a choice so that everything is suitable only for the dog that you have. When you buy this pet auxiliary element to your pet, you need to pay attention to several important factors:
- first of all it is worth remembering that males and females of Labrador, like any breed of dog, have a skull structure, and, accordingly, muzzles are different;
- the material from which the muzzle is made is very important (different models are suitable for different tasks - as a rule, there is no better option);
- the size of the muzzle is different, even the shape sometimes varies.
The ideal option is to come to the store with your pet and choose an accessory in size, because everything is entirely individual. When choosing a muzzle, it is important to consider even the sex of the animal: for a boy, it is worthwhile to take a stronger option, because these individuals are physically bigger and stronger than girls.
The materials from which the product can be made are also vast. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages:
- There are metal options, they are strong and quite comfortable, but not suitable for the cold season;
- leather types are also comfortable, but not so strong;
- muzzles from textiles can simply not fit and injure the animal;
- The plastic version is one of the most impractical, though light, not discomforting to the pet.
It will be necessary to carry out the purchase of such a product more than once; lead the pet grows, its muzzle sizes change.
There are muzzles that are attached directly to the collar, and those that are combined directly with the leash, because it is very important and the correct choice of these components.
Collar and leash
On these accessories you should not save. So that the dog does not rub, do not press and do not interfere with the product, worn on the neck, Choose quality materials and adjustable size. If you choose everything correctly, you don’t even have to change it when your puppy becomes an adult dog.
For the first time, a harness is best. It is harmless even in case of sudden jerks and will help control your pet, keeping it close to you.
On the market there are a variety of leashes, they can be beautiful and light, but in this case it is necessary to give preference to a reliable option, that is, durable. The more reliable the material, whether it is nylon, leather or tarpaulin, the safer it will be for you and the dog.
See the video below for tips on collar selection.
