Dog Training: The Pros and Cons of Dog Grooming
Maybe you've heard it from a trainer or seen it in dogs on the street. The dog collar is a training tool that can, under certain conditions, help you improve your dog's obedience.
However, as with any practice in dog training, there are pros and cons, which you should consider before using it.
So let's see below what exactly a dog muzzle does and what are its advantages and disadvantages.
What is a dog trainer?
A dog collar is a head collar that fits over its muzzle, somewhat similar to a horse's bridle. The peristome goes over the dog's head, with the larger loop going around its neck and the smaller loop going over its muzzle.
A mouthpiece is not the same thing as a muzzle, since its purpose is to obey the dog during the walk, not to prevent it from opening its mouth and biting. However, a muzzle can also prove useful when it comes to dogs prone to aggression.
Advantages of peristomy
- It helps to reduce pulling by the dog during the walk. With better head control, the dog is not so easy to snap or make any aggressive move.
- The peristome is the gentlest solution for training and reducing problem behaviors compared to other tools such as chokes.
- Its application is generally comfortable and does not hurt the dog at all.
- It can also be used as a gag.
- It does not prevent the dog from opening its mouth and panting, so it can also be used on long and tiring walks.
Disadvantages of peristomy
- The biggest disadvantage of the peristomi is that it takes a long time for the dog to adjust to it. Some dogs will panic and generally misbehave on first uses and become very stressed.
- Some dogs become very lethargic when wearing it.
- As with other training tools, the peristome can cause injuries to the neck and spine, especially if the dog continues to make sudden movements even with it.
- It should only be used temporarily and always in conjunction with positive training.
- It needs a lot of care in its application to ensure its effectiveness and safety. Each strap should fit one finger, while the peristomi should not touch the eye area.
In any case, the peristome requires thought before using it. It is good to use it in specific cases and after the advice of a dog trainer.
