Muzzle hold

It is a bit severe but I do it to Zeus when hes nipping alot as hes teething right now, it does work as he'll stop for a while. But sometimes he doesn't like it and he'll snap in the air at me, which I simply ignore.

I won't hold the muzzle to stop nipping, to me that creates more problems than it solves. It's a short term 'fix', but can make a dog very insecure & nervous, especially if they are already hot/anxious (ie playing or at the vets), because they are unable to pant.

At the vets, if Dempsey needs an injection or the vet needs to examine him I hold either side of his collar and keep his muzzle between my legs if necessary. To stop nipping, then the "no" and ignore has a much better long term result because the dog will be happy & confident with it.

I wouldn't do it either.

Not something I've ever tried and wouldn't either.

When Lexi was a pup she had a bad habit of chewing show laces and i would use this method, but it never worked. It just confused her so no i wouldn't reccommend it. Never take behavioural advice from a vet, they know nothing about behaviour.

ella wrote:I wouldn't do it either but i do use a proper muzzle for Chance when we go to the vets instead

Ella, I think you are being very responsible doing this. Well done