Introducing your pet to a SMUZZLE™
A soft muzzle that lets your dog smile
My Mum has made friends with lots of dog trainers, vets, vet specialists, pet handlers, pet behaviorists and pet advocates. Together, they collaborated and put together a recommended introduction plan. Below is a summary.
A complete recommended introduction plan will be included with your SMUZZLE™ purchase.
My Mum says:
- When you get the Smuzzle, please, DO NOT PUT IT ON !
- Start by putting a treat in the Smuzzle basket and get your boy/girl to take it out. Please give lots of praise. It will not take long before he/she lets you put the Smuzzle on.
- Then start moving the exercise towards the door. Soon he/she will realize putting on the Smuzzle means going out and/or getting a treat.
The professionals say:
- Create a positive conditioned emotional response (+CER) to the appearance of the SMUZZLE™
- Continue to form a positive association with the SMUZZLE™ during first physical contact
- Increase the amount of time the SMUZZLE™ is in contact with the dog’s nose/mouth
- Prepare the dog for wearing the SMUZZLE™ by presenting it in the “putting on” position (please see FITTING below)
- Continue wearing the SMUZZLE™ for your pet's protection
Fitting
Silli Illi wants the SMUZZLE™ to be a success for you and your pet.
Please ensure you have put the SMUZZLE™ on your pet correctly:
- The two seams of the mesh basket will be on top and on either side of your pet’s snout
- The elastic should be under your pet’s “chin”
- Secure the side straps firmly around your pet’s head
* Take care the band of the basket is not pushing on your pet’s eyes and that ears are clear of the side straps.