Adorable Mac and Maggie are among the longest serving residents at a North-East shelter having spent several months waiting for a loving family. This duo regularly feature in rehoming appeals in the hope that someday soon they will be adopted, reports Chronicle Live . But their similarities don't end there, and it's feared this one reason could be contributing to their lengthy stint in kennels.
Mac and Maggie are among a number of dogs at Dogs Trust in Darlington who are muzzle trained. Sadly, the charity has found that muzzled dogs can spend longer in their care before finding forever homes, which is something the charity would like to see change. And now Dogs Trust Darlington has shared the real reasons why many dogs are trained to wear a muzzle as the charity asks the public to consider adopting one of their muzzled dogs.
The team hopes by explaining the varied reasons for muzzling dogs, it might change the negative stigma around why some dogs wear them and encourage people to adopt one. There are many reasons why a dog might wear a muzzle including: Alex Hennessey, rehoming centre manager, said: All different breeds of dog in our care wear muzzles with our staff putting lots of work into ensuring muzzle training is positive and fun for the dogs. Dogs are muzzled for a range of reasons; prevention, social skills, to stop them from eating things on their walks, for the vets, grooming and lots more.
"For some dogs, wearing a muzzle means they can safely enjoy more enriching .