BASKERVILLE ULTRA MUZZLE - Patented Humane Design, Breathable, Dog can Pant and Drink, Adjustable, Padded, Training Muzzle for Medium-sized Dogs, Prevents Biting, Wildlife Scavenging (Size 3, Black)

I purchased this dog muzzle because one of my dogs gets uneasy around strangers in my home. While he’s usually sweet, I’d rather be safe than risk anyone getting hurt or my dog feeling overwhelmed. This muzzle has been a great solution—it fits well and allows him to drink and eat small treats while wearing it, which was really important to me.It gives me peace of mind knowing that both my dog and my guests are safe, and it helps create a calmer environment for everyone. While it does cause minimal discomfort, he tolerates it well and it serves its purpose without being overly restrictive. I’d definitely recommend this to anyone in a similar situation—it’s a responsible and effective tool when used correctly.

We needed a muzzle for our 2 Male Great Danes that are 2 year old brothers and are nervous around new people and new situations since they are rescues that were not socialized properly and were abused. We wanted to ensure that when going to the Vet for a check up that no one would get bit. We had tried another muzzle the vet let us borrow that had a belt buckle like closure but that took too long to close and our one dog would go nuts and we could never get it on him. So I knew I was looking for something that had a one click closure option. I read through a lot of reviews and once I came upon this product I saw how many great reviews it got, so we gave it a try and have been very happy with it for both dogs. The one click closure works quickly and solved the problem we had before. This product comes with an extra security strap that runs from the nose to the head to ensure the dog can not pull the muzzle off with their paws or by rubbing it on the ground. I love this extra sense of security. It also has a loop on the bottom where the collar could run through it to ensure the dog could not pull it off that way either, but we have not had a need to use that option. I love how the dog has plenty of openings to breathe easily while wearing it and how they can easily be fed treats through it and could drink if needed with it on. Very well made design all around and a quality product. Our Great Danes are both Males and one weighs 133 and the other weighs 139. We bought Size 6 for both of them and it fits both of them great and they still have plenty of room between the end of muzzle and their nose. We did lots of treat training for 2 weeks with the muzzles before attempting to actually have them wear them. Meaning the first day we just let them sniff the muzzles and then they got a treat. Then for 1 week we would hold a treat at the end of the muzzle and the only way the dog could get the treat was to put their nose in the muzzle and get it. Then the next week we would still hold the treat at the end of the muzzle, but the difference was that we would not immediately release the treat like before. We would purposely hold the treat tighter so that the dog had to work harder to get the treat and that way they would be in the muzzle for about 3-5 seconds, just to get them used to the feeling more. Then at the 2 week mark, while still giving them a treat through it, we closed it. At first they both tried to paw and rub to get it off but we immediately said lets go for a walk and they were so distracted and excited about that that they barely messed with them after that. Then when we went on a walk a few days later they had no issues with putting them on and they only tried to mess with them once and then stopped after that while on walk. Would highly recommend this product.

Works for the desired purpose of not wanting my little dog to bite anyone especially my little niece when he is protective of his toys or food. It’s durable, strap length is long but adjustable, it’s easy to take off and on. Only give 4 stars cause I just hate having to use it… it makes me feel bad and I just personally think it looks uncomfortable for him (I mean it’s plastic on his face and very unnatural)… it’s a flexible hard plastic and can be put in hot water to reshape if needed.

My one-year-old dog, a black lab/greyhound mix, eats rocks. Lots of rocks. And after an expensive surgery to alleviate the latest mineral meal, we knew it was time to try something different, before she killed herself or our bank account. We purchased this muzzle, along with a plastic "Basket Cage Dog Muzzle", hoping one of the two might work.The generic one was a bust--the strap mechanism was awful, simply sliding off, and construction was cheap. We dumped it within a day.This, on the other hand, has much more possibility. The rubber is flexible yet tough, much more reliable than the first one. And it feels like it would be more comfortable (although, of course, she hates it--who wouldn't, except perhaps Hannibal Lector?). Now, on the downside, she's already broken on of the ribs/spokes/bars of the cage, not in a way that helps her eat rocks, but we've only had it for three weeks, so I'll admit I'm concerned about its longevity.The straps, too, are rugged, but they also present the biggest issue. It's a belt-like design, with a tongue that slips through holes. And the holes are hidden in a strange fold-like construction of the strap. So every time you're starting out from ground zero, with different tightness, sliding the strap back and forth, hoping to catch a hole on the tongue. Which doesn't sound like a big deal, until you remember ... it's a dog. And dogs aren't that patient, particularly when they want to go outside. My children get so frustrated with the issue they often "forget" to put the muzzle on, and my wife complains about it as well. I keep telling them, "with use, I'm sure the holes will open up," but so far, they really haven't. An alternative construction, with one of those snapping clasps on the same rugged strap, would make all the difference in the world.There is an additional strap, which runs over the dog's head between the eyes and attaches to the main strap. A good idea for stability and snugness, but the design of the clasp doesn't actually fit well on the main strap itself, and it's constantly coming off, leaving that strap to swing and bap our dog in the face.Now, the final element--besides rocks, she also eats poop. Yes, I know. Ech. And since she's worn the muzzle ... we've still witnessed her eat poop, through the holes. The holes in this muzzle are much larger than those in the cheap "basket" one referenced above, and they allow entry of much more than water. So, is she still eating rocks? We haven't seen her do it yet, poop's a bit more malleable, but I'm not guaranteed she hasn't.So I give it a three, probably would choose three and a half if available, based on our limited experiences, but even with the promotion of this muzzle as a breakthrough device, I think there's great room for improvement in this particular product area.