Does a Labrador need a muzzle and how to choose one?

The Labrador is a rather calm and kind dog, despite its very impressive size. Many owners and just passers-by may wonder whether it is worth putting on a muzzle on a Labrador, whether it would be dangerous to walk without it, and how unpredictable the character of this dog is. Let's figure it out.

According to dog handlers, it is worth teaching a dog to muzzle 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 about protecting those around you from your dog's teeth, but about your pet's habit of having a much-needed accessory. Agree, it will be much more difficult to put on this design on the mouth of an already mature, mature dog - she will certainly object.

Like any individual accessory, muzzles are available in a wide variety of designs. It is necessary to make a choice 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 males and females of the Labrador, like any breed of dog, 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 - as a rule, there is no better option here);
• the size of the muzzle is also different, even the shape sometimes differs.

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 take into account even the sex of the animal: for a boy it is worth taking a stronger version, because these individuals are physically larger and stronger than girls.

There are also a huge variety of materials from which the product can be made. 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 as strong;
• muzzles made of textiles may simply not fit and injure the animal;
• The plastic option is one of the most impractical, albeit lightweight, and does not cause discomfort to the pet.

The purchase of such a product will have to be carried out more than once, as 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.

You shouldn't save on these accessories. To prevent the dog from rubbing, pressing or interfering with the product worn on the neck, choose quality materials and adjustable size. If you choose everything correctly, then it does not even have to change 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 by keeping it close to 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, durable. The more durable the material, be it nylon, leather or tarpaulin, the safer you and your dog will be.

See the video below for tips on choosing a collar.