Ramsey and the muzzle

Ramsey has been doing really well with his muzzle training. We also need to get him used to wearing a harness and lead.  

We don't want him to feel that all interactions with us lead to the muzzle and we also want the muzzle to not be a big deal.

We set up some enrichment for him to engage with and he has been having a few of these sessions. He associates these sessions with fun and relaxation. 

No expectations, no requests, just pure exploration and relaxation 

Now the muzzle, harness and lead are part of that enjoyment. No treats were put on any of the items as we don't want to lure him to them. Instead they just became part of the enrichment. There were treats around the room, on the floor and in the snuffle mat but none on the "scary" items.

We want him to view them as just things that are there, rather than something he must always engage with.

Ramsey clearly remembered the previous sessions with the muzzle and expected to find liver paste in there. He chooses to put his muzzle in to check and no luring with treats!

Ramsey is with German Shepherd Dog Welfare Fund.