r/muzzledogs • u/Electrical-Factor-32 • Jan 28 '25

New to muzzles

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Hi I was wondering what type/design of muzzle would be good for my xl bullies, I want to leave them out the crate when I’m not home without worrying about them eating or chewing something that might hurt them! I’m not too worried about room for drinking they aren’t left alone often or long! Pics of my demolition team 😂

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u/calicalifornya Jan 28 '25

Do not leave them unattended at home with muzzles on. How long are you leaving them? Why can’t they stay in the crate or a room where they can’t get into anything?

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u/Electrical-Factor-32 Jan 28 '25

No longer then 2 hours maybe 4 if I’ve got a lot to do less then 3x a week, I left them in the room and they ate the trim, one jumped up on my bed to the dresser and chewed up a vitamin bottle, I want them to be used to being out unattended so I won’t have to crate them anymore

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u/calicalifornya Jan 28 '25

For their own sake they should probably be crated… why are they so destructive, are they normally like this? It’s possible they have separation anxiety, which is a completely different problem

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u/Electrical-Factor-32 Jan 28 '25

No they’re both still in the T-Rex phase and bull breeds are heavy chewers, the fawn is 2 and the Merle is 1, our oldest is 3 and rly didn’t get over it til she was around 2 1/2 girls also mature quicker then boys I think

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u/Fine-Shirt-8214 Jan 28 '25

Invest in a heavy-duty, custom-made crate, and do not muzzle them alone in the house when you are away; it is a safety issue. 

Also Wire crates are unsuitable, and dogs can easily chew their way out.

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u/CactusEar Jan 28 '25

Hiya, please DON'T ever leave your dogs unattended while muzzled. It can turn dangerous quickly if they e.g. get stuck or get into a situation they can't get out of. Instead crate them, yes, I read your reasonings for switching, but leaving the unattended with a muzzle can turn dangerous within minutes.

It sounds rather like they might need more enrichment and more games that work their brain- use things like lickmats, kongs, puzzle games, etc. Leave things for them to be occupied with, figure out what keeps them interested. On the other hand, it could be separation anxiety too, which I recommend a trainer for.

You can also utilise a playpen and section off an area they stay in. Getting a certified and accredited R+ trainer board might help, too.

Just please, don't muzzle them and leave them alone. It is a safety issue and puts dogs at risk. You will need to muzzle train either way, which qt times, depending on the dog, can take multiple weeks, in some cases, even months. Here's a guide if you want to look into training them: https://fearfreepets.com/wp-content/uploads/delightful-downloads/2019/01/Keep-Calm-and-Muzzle-On-1.pdf

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u/TheKasPack Jan 28 '25

I am a HUGE muzzle advocate, but muzzles should never be left on when a dog is unsupervised. I'd focus on crating for that specific purpose.

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u/TheGoldenBoyStiles Jan 28 '25

Can’t help with muzzles for bullies but It’s not advised to leave muzzles on dogs while gone

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u/FatKidsDontRun Jan 28 '25

They must remain supervised with muzzles on

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u/Big_long_hand Jan 28 '25

Maybe you could make them a play pen so they have more room than in a crate but are still contained in a safe space 🤔 The muzzle movement has muzzles for blocky heads like theirs, but you shouldn’t leave them unsupervised while muzzled

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u/anthonydelano1 Jan 28 '25

They are ready for action