The dog is another member of the family and, as we would do with a child and even with nephews or grandchildren, we have to educate him so that you know how to behave correctly so that you can live in society being happy. However, sometimes we acquire or adopt someone who has such a strong character that it is not compatible with ours, and that is when the possibility of problems rises.
To this we must add that, if it is also a breed considered dangerous, then we will find ourselves in an unpleasant situation. To prevent this from happening, it is important to know when to muzzle a dog.
According to the law, all dogs considered a potentially dangerous breed they must wear a muzzleregardless of their character and how well educated they are. This, although unfair, must always be borne in mind when we live with a PPP and if we want to avoid having to pay a fine that could be from 300 to 2400 euros.
In addition, It might be interesting for some people to put a muzzle on their dog to prevent it from eating things on the ground, like feces. But it must be borne in mind that with patience and effort it is possible to prevent the animal from ingesting things that it should not, for example, redirecting it with a treat to the place we want, asking it for a "sit" and giving it to it.
If the dog has already bitten someone, regardless of whether they are purebred or mongrel, you will need to muzzle them every time you take them out for a walk. Likewise, if it is a reactive animal, that is, if it becomes very nervous when it is with others of its kind to the point that it intends to attack them, for its safety - and your peace of mind - it is advisable to wear the muzzle until Learn to behave with the help of a positive working dog trainer.