Friday, July 21, 2017

Best Dog Muzzle in the World

I have a 6 lb. Chihuahua who was rescued from a puppy mill when he was quite mature (10+ years old). While he has settled in at our house, he has issues with company and with the vet and strangers. He's so cute that everyone wants to pet him, but I can't trust that he won't bite them. This muzzle is soft enough and has enough room so that he can breathe and it doesn't pinch him. He doesn't get upset when I put it on him, which is kind of unusual for his normal behavior! I believe that it must be comfortable for him. It prevents him from the incessant barking when he's scared and he can't bite anyone. This makes me feel so much better. I have been worried that he may bite someone and that would cause a huge problem and even result in a lawsuit or having him taken from our home. He's a good boy when he's with us at home. I have been trying to take him out and about a bit to get him socialized. It has been working, slowly, of course, but I am hopeful that some day he will overcome all his fears and anti-social behavior. But this muzzle gives me peace of mind that I can try my best to get him socialized and prevent him from biting someone. I hesitated to get a muzzle, but I always thought it was cruel to muzzle a dog. But I've never had a dog in the past who needed muzzling. This dog is an exception and this muzzle is working well.

Duck Mouth Shaped Dog Muzzle
Well made, cute muzzle that fits our shih tzu puppy! We live in an apartment building with some aggressive dogs who have made trouble for the rest of our loyal four-pawed friends, and now all dogs must be muzzled when entering or leaving the building. I was very concerned about the new muzzle requirement for two reasons. One, we live in Manila and most muzzles do not allow a dog to pant adequately to cool themselves. Two, well, have you ever seen a shih tzu's face? They are pretty flat and most muzzles won't fit a puppy shih tzu. I talked to the vet who told me to find an open style muzzle, and then I researched Amazon. Based on other reviews, I ordered a large. This muzzle is perfect! It has a soft, flexible silicon bill, covers my puppy's mouth but is open enough to allow him to pant, and he is the center of attention when he goes out to play. All the kids love him and want to see him with his muzzle. Of course, we take it off once we are outside, but they hang around to see him when we go back inside after play time. So not only does this product satisfy the building's muzzle requirement, it helps with my dog's socialization.
Pros -
Quality materials, design, and construction;
Clasp is easy to snap, holds firmly even when my dog shakes his head, and is easy to open when removing muzzle
Duck bill can be washed quickly and easily with hand or dish soap and water
Open style keeps mouth covered while allowing plenty of room to pant and get fresh air
Bill shape ensures muzzle does not push into eyes
Cons
Sizing is hard to estimate
All products have room for improvement and perhaps this product could publish best sizes by breed; however, there is also a burden on the shopper to research a product. It is unfortunate when people give a product a bad review because they did not buy the proper item. If you are looking for an open style muzzle for a small dog, I highlth recommend this product.
If you need one, click here to order: Cute Duck Mouth Shaped Dog Muzzle

1 comment:

  1. I am one who loves animals. Because my home is the same. I used to have a dog that I fed. But it's disabled


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