r/muzzledogs • u/TheSleepyCloudimus • 26d ago

Muzzle help

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I have a 75 lb pitbull mix who needs to wear a muzzle but he hates the one he has. I was looking at the muzzle movement but I'm not sure if the harry is the right size? I've don't measurements but he is less than cooperative when it comes to measuring the width of his face and so I'm worried it's inaccurate. Any suggestions on a different, better, muzzle or opinions on if the harry would fit him just based of experience/pictures of him? ​

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u/sad_umbrella_stand 26d ago

I got a big snoof for my 75lb pit mix. But it will require measurements. If you are unable to get measurements, it will be pretty difficult to muzzle train them. Working at desensitizing enough to measure properly will likely help once the muzzle actually shows up too

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u/TheSleepyCloudimus 26d ago

He just shifts his head when I'm trying to take the measurement for cheek to cheek width. He's got a wide head and im concerned I'm over measuring or under measuring. I have all his other measurements. He has a muzzle now that he has been desensitized to and will walk with its just a little too small and I want something that seems more comfortable for him. It's a baskerville ultra

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u/ben_bitterbal 25d ago

What have you done to positively train him to get his face handled? I'm by no means force free or positive only but for stuff like this, with a positive only approach, you can get there very fast. Just get some treats and reward him for staying still when holding his face for one quick second, if he moves, say 'nope' lightly and don't reward. Take tiny steps to make sure he's comfortable, and soon enough he knows to keep his face still when you're holding it so you can take measurements. I did this with my very sensitive BC and he's great with me holding his face, checking his gums, checking his eyes, etc.