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Old 03-17-2016, 11:11 AM   #1436
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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
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.
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