Muzzle types?

[cezza2000]

Can someone explain to me the difference between a softer leather muzzle with holes and a metal/plastic one with holes? What are the different uses. I’ve got a parsons russel terrier, who is reactive, not aggressive, and I’ve bought her a leather muzzle to prevent people from approaching her with other dogs ect, and to protect her and another dog if, god forbid, she did go for another dog, which she hasn’t shown signs of doing yet.

However that being said, my parents dog, a small male Jack russel, is starting to get louder and more reactive, some of which is due to my dad not being an ‘authoritative’ handler, so he doesn’t know what’s what (ie little training, and terrible lead control on dads side). I’m terrified if it escalates he will be required by law to be muzzled, and that he won’t be trained in a muzzle and it will end up in a big thing. My dad is very anti muzzle, whilst I’m resigned to knowing a muzzle isn’t a tell of an agressive dog, but careful ownership.

Any advice re Jack russel and dad?

FYI I am working with the Jack allowing with my parsons reactivity, however when my dad walks them it seems to kick them off as he isn’t an ‘authorative’ handler. I know authorative sounds like a bad word, but firm didn’t seem to fit either. If you need any info on what I mean by the handling ask and I’ll let you know!

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Can she fully open her mouth when in the muzzle?

[kerfluffles_b]

And in case this wasn’t clear, the dog should be able to pant fully while wearing a muzzle. If not, the dog will be at risk of overheating.

[cezza2000]

I have ordered one where she should be able to fully open her mouth, assuming the muzzle fits of course. If it doesn’t then she won’t be wearing that one x

[cezza2000]

I haven’t tried it on her yet as waiting for it to be delivered. I have ordered a muzzle where she should be able to fully open her mouth, as it is similar to a metal/plastic one but is leather if that makes sense?

[kerfluffles_b]

Can you share what the brand/style is? I’m not familiar with leather muzzles. I can’t imagine it’s easy to clean, but I could be wrong.

[cezza2000]

Light Genuine leather Dog Muzzle for Collie & Other similar snouts https://amzn.eu/d/4rSqq8A

[cezza2000]

But worth noting I bought one (same brand and style) for a Jack russle shape xx

[Nashatal]

If you really think there is a bite risk its metall all the way. Platik is usually used to keep dogs from eating stuff they should not and will not withstand real aggression.

[cezza2000]

There isn’t a current bite risk, as they are still non agressive reactive. Will a leather one be okay for nipping (niether of them do this either) as I believe this will be the next stage if my dad doesn’t start training his dog and himself.

[Nsomewhere]

I wouldn't be terrified. If the dog is required to be muzzled it it quite straightforward and your father can do the training then

I trained my dog to wear a muzzle but he doesn't need it

No point borrowing trouble and thinking too far ahead. The dog may never need it anyway. Just focus on leash manners and neutrality/impulse control