To Modify or Secure?

Modifying 

 

Before modifying your muzzle, the first big question is does or will your muzzle fit? If your muzzle does not fit, there is absolutely no reason to modify the muzzle, and instead, you would need to find a better fit for your dog. Once you are sure the muzzle will work for your dog, you can modify what it needs.

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Usually, people modify for two reasons, function and looks. Those who modify for function usually squish width or cut the nosebands length. Those who modify for looks may paint or wrap their muzzle. There is a ton of ways to modify your muzzle and what your muzzle needs will depend on you, your dog and the muzzle you have.

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Does the noseband push into the eyes?

If yes, and the muzzle fits well elsewhere, you can look at trimming or moving the noseband. What you choose will depend on how well you can d.i.y and how much length the muzzle needs to be taken off. A wire muzzle may need the noseband trimmed with scissors, or if it's a plastic greyhound muzzle, grinding with a Dremel may suit better.

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Is width a bit big?

If yes, you can look at modifying width over your dog's nose; the method you use will depend on the muzzle you have and how much modifying it needs. Sometimes squishing a muzzle can give it a smidge extra height but not enough to use it as a method to gain height.

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Are the cheeks tight on your dog's face?

This is another common issue why a muzzle may be modified; dogs with wider heads like rottis/bullies etc., may have problems with the cheeks being tight but the muzzle fitting well. As long as you don't have to widen a considerable amount, most muzzles like wire and JAFCO can be modified to sit wider on a dog's face.

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Does your dog need extra padding?

Sometimes dogs will need extra padding on their noseband or just adding padding to a muzzle that doesn't have any. This is a simple mod to make, and the only reason we would say no is if you're trying to help rubbing that is from a too-small muzzle.