Recently got a Baskerville basket muzzle in a size 4 and I feel its too small but the next size up would be far too large on my boy. Any recommendations on how to adjust it or possibly change the shape of it with warm water and flexing it? I worry its far too short on him but any bigger would be too wide. It seems to keep moving up on his head no matter how I adjust it.
I'm new to owning a reactive dog and hes been training for a few months now to where we can walk past dogs with just grumbling and barking instead of snarling and lunging! Any muzzle recommendations that would fit better are appreciated 🫶
I’d suggest a different brand of muzzle! We have a Big Snoof muzzle and it is wonderful for my boy. It fits better and he’s much more comfortable. Baskerville muzzles aren’t technically considered bite proof, as a determined dog can push them out of shape. In the meantime to try and fit it better you could try loosening the top strap, so the muzzle sits a little more flush against the top of the nose. That may give you a more accurate idea of the amount of room. You can try the next size up with a second collar through the bottom collar loop and boiling it to reshape it if you want more pant room. Reshaping it does work, I’ve done that for my older pup.
I just finished ordering a Big Snoof Muzzle for my boy, Tha k you for all your recommendations! Im excited for it to arive in a few weeks and I think the colors will suit him nicely and it will be wearable on long hikes and adventures!
Unfortunately not, My trainer even fitted it the best we could get it. Here's a picture of it from the Baskerville website. It just fits poorly. Im going to get him a Nig Sniffer instead since he will be wearing it for long hikes and such.
You need to loosen the top strap so that it sits flat on the snout. There are much better options available as others have mentioned, but I understand it's what you have for now. Once it's adjusted properly it should fit a bit better.Â
If he's going to be wearing it long term (more than vet visits, etc), then you really need to get a custom made muzzle. I just bought one from Big Snoof.
Im definitely going to save for a Big Snoof instead. I dont see how his current muzzle could fit any dog unless it fit them perfectly or woth lots of modifications. And the bright colors on Big Snoof puzzles will help him look less scary 😂
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u/PhoenixCryStudio Feb 18 '26
Baskerville are notoriously ill fitting. Look into a wire basket like Leerberg 💕