According to the rules of keeping dogs in the city, it is necessary to walk the dog on a leash and in a muzzle. The choice of dog ammunition, in particular the muzzle, must be approached with all responsibility. Your dog's behavior on the street depends on choosing the right muzzle. In order not to be mistaken with the choice, you need to know exactly the size of the muzzle, and also decide on the purpose for which you will use it.
It is necessary
tailor's centimeter
Instructions
Step 1
Going for a new muzzle, it is recommended to take the dog with you in order to be able to try on the "new thing" before buying. If this is not possible, carefully measure the dog. Take a tailor's meter and measure the distance from the tip of the nose to the line of the eyes - this is the length of the muzzle.
Step 2
Measure the circumference of your muzzle. To do this, you need to step back from the dog's eyes by 2.5 cm and apply a tailor's centimeter around the muzzle. It should be noted that this measurement should be carried out with a slightly open mouth.
Step 3
Measure the occipital length. To do this, it is necessary to measure the distance from the dog's eyes to the back of the head behind its ears.
Step 4
Place a tape measure around the dog's neck, under the muzzle. The resulting size is the girth of the neck.
Step 5
In order to find out the width of your dog's muzzle, you need to apply a centimeter across the muzzle near the eyes.
Step 6
Measure the height of the muzzle by placing a centimeter over the dog's eyes. The centimeter should be vertical to the dog's face. The dog's mouth should be slightly open.
Step 7
Pay attention to the fastening of the selected muzzle. It should be noted that muzzles with one fastening strap, which is located behind the ears of the animal, are suitable only for those dogs who are not inclined to get rid of their unloved "accessory" on their own. The design with an additional strap on the forehead is considered much more reliable.
Step 8
Choose a muzzle design Mesh "basket" muzzles are suitable for calm and gentle dogs. They can be made of wire, leather, leatherette or plastic. It should be noted that metal muzzles are not recommended for use in cold weather. the dog may "stick" with its tongue or lips. Solid leather muzzles are suitable for aggressive dogs. They are also used for training, when developing anger in an animal. You should be aware that dogs should not be kept in "deaf" muzzles in hot weather, as well as under prolonged exertion. Loop muzzles are used to fix the animal's mouth in various situations, for example, when visiting a veterinarian. Synthetic fabric muzzles with Velcro will not work. aggressive dogs, for travel in transport and when visiting public places.
