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Food's okay but can be ignored
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I think you will notice a big change as the weight comes down,
good luck.
When using the muzzle it is a good idea to practice putting it on and off at time whem it is not being used for control line toe nail clipping , ear cleaning or a trip to the vet. That way the muzzle does not become conditioned as a predessor of bad things to come, Also when it come to using the muzzle it is unlikely to stop the dog from being able to nip but will prevent the dog from opening it mouth wide enough to do serious harm. With toe nail clip here with the bite is a two person process, and she is actual excited about it. The muzzle goes on and is accompanied by rapid fire feed of highly valued hot dog piece, only time she gets them while the second is free to clip the nails without much of a struggle.
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I have never before worked with a dog where I needed a muzzle. I would never have thought to use it as a part of a desensitizing process but it makes alot of sense
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I had no problem just putting the muzzle on with out desensitization there is no need to go slower than you need to just be prepared if you meet resistance to step back and go slow.
FWIW a size five worked best but she is a relatively small female with a short muzzle,
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