Muzzle training your dog is a really great idea, even if they are very friendly – you can make it a really fun game for your pet and it should form part of their basic training. Muzzles are not only used for aggressive dogs, they can also be useful for anxious dogs, scavengers, dogs who eat things they shouldn’t, vet visits and many other situations.

Find out more reasons why people may muzzle their dog here:

• PDSA
• The Muzzle Project

Here is a useful video from the Blue Cross showing how to teach a dog to wear a muzzle.

Here are some useful advice sheets about Muzzles and how to train your dog to wear them