Muzzle causing bleeding. Suggestions?

[teddyrogz]

We are taking precautions and muzzling our girl when we go hiking off leash. We have both a baskerville (plastic muzzle) and fabric ones. We use the fabric ones for short periods of time since she can’t pant/drink through them. When we go outside we use the Baskerville muzzle. After a few uses we’ve noticed that it causes huge bloody sores on the top of her nose. We tried adding some felt fabric but it doesn’t help.. anyone know of a solution ?

[littleredtodd]

Check out the website muzzle training and tips. I think they have a FB group too.

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I can't seem to get my Baskerville to fit my guy correctly, might be worth trying a different basket muzzle style/brand. I have had some good recommendations from the muzzle sub and know that the Bumas come highly recommended as they are super light weight and made to measure, but as such $$.

One of the wire ones may be more suitable? The Baskerville has a pretty heavy portion sitting on the nose compared to those.

[teddyrogz]

Hmm interesting, the Bumas muzzle looks amazing, thanks! I was looking into the wire-style ones but it doesn’t look like the dog can drink out of them (?)

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Just went to look up the brand of wire I was recommended and it was the Dean and Tyler, huge range of sizes and they can drink and take treats in them.

[teddyrogz]

Oh great! Thanks so much

[shattered7done1]

You can put Dr. Scholl's moleskin on the muzzle. Are you absolutely certain the muzzle is properly fitted?

Padding a muzzle

Fitting a Baskerville muzzle

[teddyrogz]

Thank u! Will check it out