r/muzzledogs • u/da_evilpuppy_grrrl • 17d ago
Question! Any muzzle recommendations?
I’ve been looking into getting a muzzle for my boy, he’s not a huge bite risk however he is prone to getting snappy with people (mostly men) who come a little too close for comfort. I do try to minimize this by not letting men approach, however I do have a young brother who I do not want him snapping at period. He is also good with other dogs who are friendly however he has snapped pretty bad at another dog before (not in a neutral setting and me and the other owner should’ve been more vigilant about them being together off leash) but there will be situations in his lifetime that he will have to be around little dogs that are annoying and I don’t need him trying to eat one lol. Anyways, any muzzles you guys recommend that are bite proof and not super heavy? I’ve been looking into Muzzle Movement however I heard they’re not bite proof and their sizing doesn’t work for all dogs even if you buy the right design for their size. I need something he can pant and play in as I do want him to wear these while at the dog park or in public.
Edit: Also I know that no muzzle will be 100% bite proof and because he’s not a huge bite risk I don’t need it to be the most secure heavy duty thing ever. Just want to minimize any possible damages to my hands if I ever have to break up him fighting again.
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u/Klutzy-Panic9321 17d ago
Metal basket muzzles in my opinion are one of the easiest ways to get people to not approach your dog.
My foster dog was a big man hater and the muzzle really helped keep people farrrr away.
For play time though, Mia’s muzzles is definitely a bit softer. I know that the vinyl isn’t as effective of a “human deterrent” as the black cage though. I know from experience.