In Defense of Muzzles with Natahnee Miller
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Lisa Radosta DVM, DACVB
Dr. Radosta graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She completed a residency in Behavioral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. During her residency, she was awarded the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists Resident research award two years in a row.
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She has published research articles in the Journal of Applied Animal Behavior Science, Journal of Veterinary Behavior and The Veterinary Journal and written review articles for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Compendium, NAVC, Veterinary Team Brief, Clinician’s Brief and AAHA Newstat. She has served on the Fear Free Executive Council and the AAHA Behavior Management Task Force.
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Natahnee Miller is an Associate Certified member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a Certified Dog Bite Safety Educator and President of Harrisburg’s Great Dog Program, Inc. – a 501(c)3 non-profit formed to provide education and training to help keep dogs in their homes and out of shelters and rescues. She is the former Director of Behavioral Care at the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area and a former Pennsylvania State Dog Law Enforcement Officer. Natahnee has fourteen years of experience evaluating and rehabilitating shelter and rescue dogs. She holds a BA in Animal Behavior from Franklin and Marshall College and an MS in Biology from Shippensburg University.
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Muzzles have a real stigma, that only vicious dogs wear them and they carry a lot of shame for dogs and owners in the general public’s eye. I’d like to change that!! Muzzles, when approached correctly, can be a part of positive training and a literal lifesaver for some reactive dogs!
Natahnee and I talk about what dogs benefit from wearing muzzles, what situations to use them in, how to choose and fit a muzzle, and MOST IMPORTANTLY how to properly introduce your dog to it. I hope you come away from this episode with a greater understanding of the role muzzles can play in a positive training regime.
Natahnee turned me onto these great resources!
This Facebook Group is really awesome at helping Pet Parents choose the right and right sized muzzle!! Read the group rules and thank the admins!!
Muzzle Training and Tips Facebook Group
She also mentioned a video by Micheal Shikashio and I found this one on his YouTube, demonstrating Muzzle Acclimation
So many people working tirelessly to help dogs that, without a muzzle and the training that will be safely possible with one, might be headed to the pound, or euthanasia.
If you want to work with me, I offer video sessions to clients all over the world. You can find me at www.doggydojopodcast.com/digital-resources
The music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com
Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review to help others find the show, and I’ll see you next week for a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo!