Muzzles

VanillaBean

VanillaBean

People who use these, what type are the best to stop dogs getting something in their mouth. I see some that look really uncomfortable, but look at stopping the scavenging, but then others more comfy but you could still pick anything up. I am normally very good at keeping my eyes on the ground as I would have them on a short leash, but this is a precaution. I don't like them, but we may have to look at them for each of the girls for a trip we are doing in winter.
Vanilla is very good at the 'Leave it' cue, but Honey not so (yet), but don't think she will be by the time we go. They would only have to wear it for a few hours at a time whilst out.

Thoughts and recommendations appreciated?
 
Atemas

Atemas

UK Tour Guide
Location
North Cambridgeshire
Sky used to wear a black Baskerville type muzzle by Ancol. They do them in two colours. She learnt to tolerate it and it stopped her from eating things that made her ill. We were never able to train her to stop eating undesirable stuff so this was the next best solution. I never liked it but accepted as she did, it was necessary. She would only wear it for an hour - duration of her walk
 
snowbunny

snowbunny

Location
Andorra and Spain
Basket muzzles are the way forward; stay away from the cloth ones that hold the dogs mouth closed, as they’re dangerous to use while exercising. I use a BUMAS muzzle with Shadow and will be getting another soon, but they’re very pricey for a “now and then” or short-term solution. Whatever you get, make sure it fits properly so it doesn’t rub on the end of the nose or the top of the muzzle, and doesn’t ride up into the eyes.
 
VanillaBean

VanillaBean

Thanks yes will be looking to make sure it fits right etc. My main criteria is that they can not under any circumstances get anything that is on the ground. I am still in 2 minds about them, but they may be more of a necessity to keep them safe.
 
SteffiS

SteffiS

Location
Norfolk
I tried a basket type muzzle with Ripple to stop his poo eating. No matter how much training I did at home with him he was still totally distressed with wearing it - he would refuse to walk, rub his face in the ground and eventually throw himself on the ground. It also became obvious that he could squash the muzzle into poo anyway.

I think it depends on what you are trying to stop them eating, as they could potentially get at some things anyway. Also good training to get them used to wearing a muzzle.
 
VanillaBean

VanillaBean

SteffiS said:
I think it depends on what you are trying to stop them eating, as they could potentially get at some things anyway.
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That is what I am trying to work out. As they all have a gap at bottom to allow them to drink, which I get.
I cant have them eating bait- which is raw meat laced with poison.
 
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