The materials used in dog muzzles can vary from model to model. Heavier-duty basket or agitation muzzles tend to use rigid metal cages or braces. Leather is also a popular choice for large-breed ...

With only one adjustable strap and no way to shrink or expand the sleeve, it may not be suitable for very small or large dogs. Traditional basket and sleeve muzzles are designed to fit snugly ...

6. Muzzles can help stop your dog from eating garbage Some dogs are prone to eat anything they find on the ground, putting them at risk of being poisoned by something toxic or choking on large ...

One piece of equipment that can be especially helpful to animal behaviorists working with families whose dogs exhibit ongoing, unpredictable or reliable aggression is the basket muzzle.

I hear it every day in my practice: Dog owners are hesitant to train their dogs to wear basket muzzles. I get it. I really do. And in a perfect world, with perfect people and perfect dogs ...

Basket muzzles are a good choice because they don't force your dog's mouth closed - allowing them to pant. JohnGollop/Getty Images ...