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Dog muzzles often get a bad reputation. Some people assume dogs in muzzles are always aggressive while others think muzzles are inhumane. Yet, muzzles can be a great tool to protect dogs and those around them, as long as you use a properly fitted muzzle and positive association for your dog. However, a short snout dog muzzle isn’t as common as standard muzzles. My dog has a very short nose. I’ve considered getting her a muzzle to prevent her from eating gross things in the ya

A lot of people use the terms “reactive” and “aggressive” interchangeably. I know I used to when I was younger. Yet, after meeting a wide variety of dogs through work and volunteering, including reactive and aggressive ones, I’ve learned that those two words are more different than most people think. While some dogs can be both, many dogs are reactive without aggression. So, when it comes to reactive vs aggressive dogs, what’s the difference? What is a Reactive Dog? Cornell U