The Labrador is a fairly calm and kind dog, despite its very impressive size. Many owners and just passers-by may wonder if it is worth putting a muzzle on a Labrador, whether it would be dangerous to walk without it and how much the character of this dog is unpredictable. Let's get it right.
Features
According to dog handlers, it is worth accustoming a dog to a muzzle from a very young age.
The little and cute labrador puppy in the muzzle looks very funny, but in fact it is very serious. At an early age, the importance is not to protect the dog from the teeth, but your pet’s habit of much needed accessory. Agree, it will be much more difficult to put this design on the jaws of an already mature, formed dog - it will certainly object.
That is why it is necessary 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 relies on the law.
How to choose?
Like any individual accessory, muzzles are presented in a huge number of designs. Making a choice is necessary so that everything is suitable exclusively for the dog that you have. When buying this auxiliary element for your pet, you need to pay attention to several important factors:
- first of all, it is worth remembering that the males and females of the Labrador, like any dog breed, have a different skull structure, and, accordingly, the muzzle;
- the material from which the muzzle is made is very important (different models are suitable for different tasks - there is usually no better option here);
- the sizes of the muzzle differ, even the shape sometimes varies.
The ideal option is to come to the store with your pet and choose an accessory by size, because everything is purely individual. When choosing a muzzle, it is important to consider even the sex of the animal: for a boy it is worth taking a stronger option, because these individuals are physically larger and stronger than girls.
The materials from which the product can be made are also huge. 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 looks are also comfortable, but not so strong;
- muzzles from textiles may simply not fit and injure the animal;
- the plastic version is one of the most impractical, albeit lightweight, not causing discomfort to the pet.
The purchase of such a product will have to be done more than once, lead the pet grows, the size of its muzzle changes.
There are muzzles that are attached directly to the collar, and those that are combined directly with the leash, therefore the correct choice of these components is very important.
Collar and leash
You should not save on these accessories. So that the dog does not rub, does not crush and does not interfere with the product, worn on the neck, Choose quality materials and adjustable size. If everything is chosen correctly, then it will not even have to be changed when your puppy becomes an adult dog.
For the first time, a harness is best. It is harmless even in the event of sudden jerks and will help control your pet by keeping it near you.
There are a variety of leashes on the market, they can be both beautiful and light, but in this case, you should give preference to a reliable option, that is, a durable one. The more reliable the material, be it nylon, leather or tarpaulin, the safer it will be for both you and the dog.
A video with collar selection tips can be found below.
