Muzzle: Safe and Comfortable for the Vet, the Bus and Every Day
A well-fitted muzzle provides safety at the vet, on buses and trains or wherever it's required. Here you'll find models made of plastic and leather.
Muzzle: Well Fitted and Positively Trained
A muzzle is not a sign that a dog is dangerous. It provides safety, for example at the vet, on public transport where a muzzle is required, or for dogs that like to eat things off the ground when out and about. Here you'll find a riveted plastic muzzle with leather straps and a black leather muzzle that can be adjusted precisely to fit your dog's head.
What Matters When It Comes to Fit
A muzzle fits well when your dog can pant, drink and take treats while wearing it. There should be about one centimetre of space between the tip of the nose and the end of the muzzle so nothing presses. To get this right, measure the length from the corner of the eye to the tip of the nose and the circumference of the snout with the mouth slightly open. The neck strap sits behind the ears and should be tight enough that your dog can't pull the muzzle off. An infinitely adjustable strap helps with a precise fit.
Introducing the Muzzle Positively
So that your dog is happy to wear the muzzle, get it used to it in small steps, ideally long before you actually need it. First put a treat in the muzzle and let your dog put its nose in voluntarily. Once that goes calmly, fasten the strap for a few seconds, then for longer and longer. A plastic muzzle is light and easy to wash, while a leather muzzle moulds to the shape over time. Never leave your dog unattended while it's wearing a muzzle.
Frequently asked questions
How long can my dog wear a muzzle?
A well-fitting basket muzzle in which your dog can pant and drink can be worn for a longer walk too. In heat and during exertion, keep a particularly close eye on your dog and take breaks.
Where are dogs required to wear a muzzle?
That varies a lot from region to region and may apply to certain dogs, places or types of transport. Check with your local authority and the transport operators which rules apply to your dog.
My dog keeps trying to pull its muzzle off. What can I do?
Usually the training went too fast or the muzzle is pressing somewhere. Check the fit and go back a step in training, with short sessions and lots of treats. Distract your dog with movement or a game as soon as it's wearing the muzzle.
Choosing and Fitting a Muzzle Correctly
A muzzle provides safety at the vet, on buses and trains or wherever a muzzle is required. It also helps with dogs that like to pick things up off the ground when out and about. The fit is what counts: your dog must be able to pant, drink and take treats in it, and the nose should have a little room at the front. Measure the length from the corner of the eye to the tip of the nose and the circumference of the snout. The neck strap sits behind the ears and is tight enough that your dog can't pull the muzzle off. Plastic is light and easy to wash, while leather moulds to the shape over time. Build up wearing in small steps with treats, ideally long before you really need the muzzle. Then your dog will accept it calmly. Never leave your dog unattended while it's wearing a muzzle.