I don't necessarily like having to use muzzles but they do help. My dogs bark only when we are gone, like they are extra protective. One of my dogs also eats everything is site while we are gone so we have resorted to muzzles. They are harmless as long as they are put on properly and not to tight. We use the nylon muzzle that allows them to still drink water. Unfortunately we have to use them while the dogs are home alone which I hate but I can't think of anything else to do. I also make sure we are not gone for more than 3 hours when one or all of them are wearing the muzzle. Putting a muzzle on your dog for public appearences seems a lot nicer than what I have to do because your dog is supervised.

I hope no one thinks that what I have to do is cruel. I already hate having to use the muzzles while we are gone but I would rather use them and let the girls run in and out the doggie door instead of locking them in the house... I am terrified of a fire or something horrible happening while we are gone

Angel