Aggressive dog biting? Can a basket muzzle help manage behavior?

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My bongo has develeped Food and Gaurd Aggression and is now bitting fearlessly . He’s been neutered a couple days back and it was a nightmare to even come close to him . My question is : Can I put a basket muzzle for atleast a couple of months until he gets rehabilitated . We have kids in our house and he loves them but we are not relying on his aggression anymore , it can come any time . Please see picture of basket muzzle , I think he can eat and drink with it . Is that ok ? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 8 months and 6 days old | 26 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about Bongo! A basket muzzle does allow for drinking but they cannot eat with it on. Try feeding him in a closed room to prevent anyone bothering him (and getting hurt). I would recommend a plastic basket muzzle instead of metal to prevent injury. Much more important, is to get Bongo on some anti-anxiety medication. This can be LIFE-CHANGING and I have so many great success stories. There are many great medications available with little side effects that are safe for daily use. My personal favorite is Trazadone but there are several great choices. Do yourself (and Bongo) a huge favor and talk to your vet about your options. Training is often needed with medication, but training alone will not work for these types of cases. Hope this helps and best of luck to you and Bongo!

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