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Originally Posted by Jason14h
The issue with ideas like muzzles in public is most these attacks occur by unsupervised / escaped dogs . The people letting these dogs roam free aren't going to be obeying muzzle laws or more strict registration laws
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Exactly and not to mention the psychological affects of having all dogs muzzled in public will have on said dogs. Their nose/face/mouth is like our hands. It could create more fearful or aggressive dogs from having them wear these things. I know my dog would be terrified of having anything on her face, she is a bit skittish when things are on her (like blankets over her head or anything like that).
I think the hardest part is trying to convince any dog owner that their friendly, family pet needs to wear a muzzle in public. What does that even mean? If I go for drive with my dog in the car/truck does it need to be muzzled? It is a law that just won't or can't be enforced.
Now muzzling large, strong breeds in off leash areas is a great idea (50lbs plus). That could easily be enforced by having "peace officer" types at these major parks handing out tickets to people if they aren't muzzling their dogs. I hate dog parks, they are terrible places and we have stopped going. Would this help in the case linked above, yes likely.