This video is on expert advice on what to look for when choosing a muzzle and how to measure and fit a muzzle. Along with posting my own tutorials on this channel I am hosting trainers I admire who are experts in their field. Today I would like to introduce you to Michael Shikashio.
Michael Shikashio, CDBC, is the past president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and provides private consultations working exclusively with dog aggression cases through his business AggressiveDog.com. Michael is fully certified through the IAABC and is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). He also hosts the popular podcast show The Bitey End of the Dog.
He is sought after for his expert opinion by numerous media outlets, including the New York Times, New York Post, Baltimore Sun, WebMD, Women’s Health Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, SiriusXM Radio, The Chronicle of the Dog, and Steve Dale’s Pet World.
Michael is a featured speaker at conferences, universities, and seminars around the world, and offers a variety of workshops, webinars, and online courses on the topic of canine aggression, including the “Aggression in Dogs Master Course.”



Here is a short and easy video to follow by Michael on Muzzle acclimation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5qsty9s9n0


Michael’s website: AggressiveDog.com


Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu6htNW022cxP3ecTYqBfjA


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AggressionInDogs


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelshikashio/


The Bitey End of the Dog Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitey-end-of-the-dog/id1521311807


The Muzzle Up! Project – aiming to change societies perceptions of muzzles from something negative to positive. Here you will find more information on muzzles: https://muzzleupproject.com/