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Muzzle Training for the Vet: A “must” for every dog owner
*This will be one of a broad range of muzzle-related topics that Maureen Backman, MS, CTC will be presenting at the Pet Professional Guild Summit 2015* The vet can be a scary experience for even the...
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A vote!
This year, Mutt About Town, the sister site to The Muzzle Up! Project, is up for the Bay Area A-List for best pet training, and I could use your support! If you have the time and can click on this...
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Muzzle Art: The Duct Tape Muzzle
At the Muzzle Up! Project, one of our main goals is reducing muzzle stigma. After all, safety and style don’t have to be mutually exclusive! Last year we created a new way to decorate muzzles using...
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Muzzle Q & A: Dr. E’Lise Christensen Bell, DVM DACVB
Last year, we launched a Q and A series with veterinarians and veterinary behaviorists as part of Muzzle Awareness month. Due to its popularity, we are continuing the series, this time with Dr. E’Lise...
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Announcing Muzzle Up! Online: Peace of mind, less stress, more success
When I created the Muzzle Up! Project over two years ago, I developed it with three objectives: 1) Reduce stigma surrounding muzzles 2) Provide high-quality information about muzzle training and safety...
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Muzzle Up! Online: What our training colleagues are saying
Muzzle Up! Online founder and trainer, Maureen Backman Wondering whether Muzzle Up! Online is the right program for you? Check out what some of our training colleagues are saying: “Your dog cares much...
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Jumpstart your muzzle training with technology: The Treat & Train
Since founding the Muzzle Up! Project over two years ago, I’ve talked to many clients, veterinarians, trainers and dog owners across the world about the challenges of muzzle training. I’ve noted three...
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Modifying your dog’s muzzle: An equipment guide
For many dog owners, finding the best muzzle for their dog often involves modifications, whether to prevent skin chafing, provide a more secure fit, or ensure more efficient delivery of treats. The...
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Coercion: A cry for help that calls for empathy
Originally posted on : “Coercion is not the root of all evil, but until we adopt other than coercive ways to control each other’s conduct, no method of physically improving our species will keep our...
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Guest Post: Take the Two Week Muzzle Challenge
Many thanks to Katie Grillaert, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, CBATI, of Fetch Dog Training and Behavior for this guest blog post. Grillaert, who specializes in training fearful and aggressive dogs, also started a...
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Elevating Muzzle Training to a Higher Standard
Ellie, eagerly anticipating her muzzle training session. Ellie’s guardian is Cara Lynne Moynes, owner of Pup Tent in Toronto, Ontario. When I first launched The Muzzle Up! Project, I never predicted...
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Muzzle Up! Online: More than just muzzles
In the months since the launch of Muzzle Up! Online, I’ve noted a theme among all my clients: The program’s benefits extend far beyond the primary goal of muzzle training. While not surprising, seeing...
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Why muzzles matter
When I first launched The Muzzle Up! Project, I developed it with three objectives: 1) Reduce stigma surrounding muzzles 2) Provide high-quality information about muzzle training and safety 3) Give...
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Announcing the Veterinary Partners Program
The Muzzle Up! Project is excited to announce its newest branch of services for veterinary clinics across the world: The Veterinary Partners Program. The goals of the program are: Increasing successful...
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Muzzle training: Not just about the muzzle
Many dogs who need to wear muzzles are also fearful of hands reaching, touching and restraining them on the face, ears and snout. It’s a frustrating irony; after all, most muzzle training plans require...
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Muzzle Training: A proactive approach
Clients during a Muzzle Up! Online training session. “Act before the animal suffers.” – RSPCA Animal Welfare Act 2006 I credit Chirag Patel with bringing my attention to these words. I remember being...
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Announcing the Shelter Partners Program
Starting April 1, 2016, The Muzzle Up! Project will be launching and accepting participants in the Shelter Partners Program. The program is open to staff of all rescues and shelters. Muzzle training is...
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How long does muzzle training take? Wrong question.
I’ve encountered many clients whose dogs have such a negative association with a muzzle that they either leave the room when they see it, or are too afraid to approach it for food. This happens if dogs...
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Muzzle training: Cultivating calm
When a client reaches the point in their muzzle training where they can buckle the strap on the muzzle and the dog is comfortable, we begin incorporating activities with movement: Target games, fetch,...
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Muzzles are a tool, not a green light to ignore criteria
I’m currently on a flight to Albany, NY to give another Muzzle Up! seminar and, given the fact it’s a long flight, I thought I’d tackle one question I’m often asked: Will a muzzle will improve a dog’s...
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