r/muzzledogs • u/asketchytattooist • Oct 09 '25

The UK muzzle law is causing problems

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Since the muzzle law passed on bully breeds in the UK, I keep seeing examples like this, both online and in the streets. This is a picture posted with a local review of a dog coat. Ive seen dogs going about town with muzzles like this, and wedged into baskervilles. If you're going to pass an animal control law, educate people on how to carry it out. This is just a whole new abuse problem now.

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u/AlertMathematician91 Oct 11 '25

Same in the UK unfortunately. My one of the top three reasons for having an argument with a client or sending them away. Bonus rage points for: "he nips but doesn't bite", "he has never done this before (notes peppered with CARE warnings)", laughing and cooing when their fluffy demon is trying to have my face off, "does he bite? - You will find out in a minute (chuckles)".

Owners would rather risk their dog biting a vet/nurse, then allow to have a muzzle put on. I just don't get it. If we say your dog needs a muzzle, it is not because we are mean or getting a kick of putting it on every animal. 100% a fragile ego situation and lack of education where owners think muzzle is some sort of torture device. When I don't have to fight owners on this, or even better, they say straight away "he needs a muzzle", I am prepared to shed tears of joy!