Product Description

This muzzle has a hole in the front that is large enough to pass smaller food treats through. Using food rewards during muzzle conditioning or through normal reward based training can be done with this muzzle on.

40% of the muzzles we sell are returned because customers make mistakes in measuring their dogs for a muzzle. We stock 60 different styles and sizes of muzzles, and selecting the right one for your dog is one of the hardest things you may have to do as a dog owner.

We will gladly exchange a muzzle for a different size, but we cannot pay shipping on muzzle returns and exchanges. We hate to have to take this position, but the number of returns has forced this policy.

We do everything we can to help customers determine what size muzzle to order. We have produced a streaming video on HOW TO MEASURE YOUR DOG FOR A MUZZLE and we are happy to offer phone consultation.

Even with all of this help, it can still be difficult to pick the correct size. The only fool-proof way of not making a mistake is to either bring the dog to our office or do the best you can with measurements and order several different sizes, then return the muzzles that don't fit. With luck, you should end up with the correct size muzzle. The only downside to this approach is you will have to pay shipping charges to return the muzzles that didn't fit your dog.

If you still need help after reviewing our sizing video and charts, call our office at (715) 235-6502. We are open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Customers who have purchased a Leerburg muzzle have FREE access to our course titled CONDITIONING YOUR DOG TO A MUZZLE. This course contains 31 short videos that explain using reward based training methods to condition a dog a to tolerate wearing a muzzle.

How to Measure Your Dog for a Muzzle

About this muzzle

If you want to use this muzzle to its full potential, we recommend you enroll in our online self-study course, Conditioning Your Dog to a Muzzle. This $20 course is free when you purchase a muzzle from Leerburg.

JAFCO muzzles are a tried and true plastic basket muzzle that offers good security. These are easy to put on or take off and will last for many years. They are great to wear for extended periods of time without inhibiting your dog's breathing, barking, or panting. Your dog can also drink water with the muzzle on, although you'll need to teach your dog that it's okay to put the muzzle into the water before leaving them unattended for any period of time.

JAFCO muzzles are made with polyethylene plastic with reinforced rubber straps. Please note that the clear JAFCO muzzle is much more pliable and flexible than the white or black color.

Design & Uses

• To prevent wound licking
• To prevent eating rocks, garbage, poison, etc.
• To wear for an extended period of time
• To wear during transport where a muzzle is required (much better than a cloth muzzle alternative which should not be worn for an extended period of time)
• To prevent dog bites
• Note: JAFCO muzzles should not be used for police service dog training for muzzle fighting, especially with decoys who are not wearing protective equipment. (We recommend using Leerburg's Heavy Duty Police Fighting Muzzle instead)

Free Online Course with a Muzzle Purchase

When customers purchase any Leerburg muzzle, they will have FREE ACCESS to Leerburg's Conditioning Your Dog to a Muzzle course (originally $20). This course contains 31 short videos that explain how Ed and Cindy use reward-based training methods to condition their dogs to wearing a muzzle.

Fitting a Muzzle for Your Dog

Figuring out the proper size muzzle can be a complicated process. We've created several mediums on assisting you with properly fitting your dog's muzzle. You can choose to enroll in our free online course How to Measure Your Dog for a Muzzle, view our Muzzle Sizing instructional video, or read a detailed article about How to Size Your Dog's Muzzle.

If you are still unsure of which size to choose, measure the circumference of your dog's snout as well as the length. You can call our office at (715) 235-6502 and we will do our best to help you decide the best style and size of muzzle for your dog.

Muzzle Sizing Tips

There are several things you need to know about sizing a muzzle for your dog:

1. The muzzle should not touch the front of your dog's nose or snout the best option is to select a size 1/2 inches longer than the nose length. If the muzzle is too long, it will be pushed back on the dog's face and obstruct their line of vision.
2. The muzzle's circumference must be larger than your dog's "nose or snout circumference." We recommend between one and three inches larger around than your dog's muzzle circumference measurement. If the muzzle is the exact same size as your dog's nose circumference, the dog won't be able to pant. It is very important that you give your dog enough room to pant while wearing the muzzle.
3. In addition to length and circumference, owners of some breeds (i.e. the bully breeds or flat faced breeds) need to consider the width of their dog's jaw. It is easy to pick a muzzle size with the correct length but the muzzle may not be wide enough to fit the width of the jaw. Call or email our office if you have one of these breeds and need help.

How to Clean

Scrub gently with soap and water. Pat dry with a towel and allow to air dry completely.

WARNING

There are several Facebook groups run by well-intentioned people who are telling dog owners to get these HUGE, HUGE muzzles. These folks claim these monster-sized muzzles allow a dog more room to pant, but fail to take several important factors into account. Poorly fitting, oversized muzzles come off far too easily--making this downright dangerous advice, especially if you have a reactive or aggressive dog.

The last thing someone in this position wants or needs is for a muzzle to come off their dog when it is needed the most. Our advice is to be very careful about listening to people who lack experience with aggressive dogs.