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Earlier this month, The Muzzle Movement had the pleasure of visiting Rain Rescue in Rotherham to deliver a free muzzle training and education session for their dedicated team of rescue staff and volunteers. As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting animal rescue organisations, we provided hands-on guidance around safe, positive muzzle use for dogs in care. Helping rescue teams feel confident in using muzzles not only improves animal welfare but also empowers rehoming success and safer handling practices. Rain Rescue is a small, independent animal charity with a big heart, working tirelessly to improve the lives of vulnerable cats and dogs across South Yorkshire. Based at their rescue centre, they focus on animals most at risk, whether that’s stray dogs facing euthanasia in council kennels, pets needing to be rehomed due to crisis, or animals requiring urgent veterinary care. Our session was attended by 14 members of the Rain Rescue team, including both staff and volunteers. Over the course of the visit, we explored a wide range of muzzle-related topics, from their everyday uses in a rescue setting, to the key features that make a muzzle safe, comfortable and fit for purpose. We discussed how to check for a good fit, what to look for when assessing comfort and security, and how to make simple adjustments using straps or padding to better suit individual dogs. A key part of the session focused on introducing muzzles positively, particularly for dogs who may arrive at the rescue frightened, unsure or unused to handling. We shared practical, force-free methods to build confidence, using desensitisation, food rewards, and consent-based interactions. We also tackled some of the more common challenges that can crop up when muzzle training, such as dogs pawing at the muzzle and ensuring the dog is comfortable with the straps being fastened.   To bring the session to life We fitted two wonderful dogs currently in Rain Rescue’s care, Tommy, a sweet natured Rottweiler, and Odin, a lurcher with major zoomies! Both provided valuable teaching moments and helped us demonstrate how the different areas to assess when fitting a muzzle. Everyone involved was incredibly engaged and eager to learn. We had thoughtful, practical questions throughout. The openness of the team and their genuine commitment to the dogs in their care made for a really positive, collaborative atmosphere. As Annie and Becky said afterwards: “We thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to meet the dedicated and welcoming staff and volunteers at Rain Rescue, we were over the moon that they were all so muzzle positive, and anyone there who didn't have much experience with muzzles was really open and eager to learn more.” Bethan, a member of the Rain Rescue team, kindly shared this lovely feedback following the session: “I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the fantastic session today. It was really informative and well-delivered, and I’m happy to say that all our staff and volunteers have come away feeling much more confident about helping our dogs feel comfortable and confident wearing muzzles. Your insights and practical tips were incredibly valuable and will definitely make a positive difference in our work. Also, a big thank you for the generous donation of muzzles, they will be a great help as we put what we’ve learned into practice.” At The Muzzle Movement, we believe that education and access to the right tools are key to improving canine welfare, especially in environments where dogs may be experiencing stress, trauma or uncertainty. Rescue settings can be overwhelming, and for some dogs, wearing a muzzle is an essential part of keeping themselves and those around them safe. When introduced in a kind and gradual way, muzzles don’t just make things safer but they help open up new opportunities for enrichment, walks, vet care, and long-term success in adoptive homes. We are proud to offer free education sessions like this to other force-free rescues around the UK, and via video call, Worldwide. Whether you’re looking to upskill your team, troubleshoot specific training challenges, or simply feel more confident using muzzles in day-to-day handling, we’re here to help. Sessions can be tailored to suit your needs and can include theory, practical demonstrations, or both. If you’d like to find out more or book a session for your team, get in touch - we’d love to hear from you. If you're part of a rescue or professional organisation, we'd love to support the incredible work you do. Take a look at how we can work together to make a positive impact: Supporting the Heart of Rescue.

We’re really pleased to share something that’s been quietly growing behind the scenes here at The Muzzle Movement: we’ve officially partnered with the brilliant team at Canine Arthritis Management (CAM). If you’re not already familiar with CAM, they’re one of the leading voices in helping dogs with arthritis live happier, more comfortable lives. Founded by vet Hannah Capon, CAM is all about education, empathy and evidence-based advice. Their resources help both dog guardians and professionals to understand arthritis better, spot the signs early, and make simple changes to improve day-to-day quality of life. Their website is packed with free guidance, but for those who want to go deeper, their Member Zone is a fantastic place to start, with expert articles, recorded webinars, videos, and product recommendations from the people who truly know their stuff. So what does our collaboration involve?   We’ve written a brand new article for CAM’s Member Zone all about muzzling dogs in pain and how to do it kindly Our muzzles now feature on the CAM online shop We gave a bitesize talk at the 2025 Canine Pain Symposium, and it was the third most viewed of the entire event!   Why CAM and The Muzzle Movement Make Sense Together At the heart of both our organisations is a shared belief in kindness. CAM are champions of early intervention, guardian education, and improving canine wellbeing. We at The Muzzle Movement believe in those same things - especially when it comes to helping guardians feel more confident and supported in managing their dog’s needs. That includes helping them understand that muzzles aren’t just for dogs who bite, and they certainly aren’t a last resort. In fact, a muzzle can be a really helpful part of the care plan for dogs living with chronic pain. Pain, especially when it’s ongoing like arthritis, can change a dog’s behaviour. A dog who once loved fuss might start pulling away. A previously tolerant dog might start growling or snap unexpectedly when a sore spot is touched. It doesn’t mean they’re aggressive. It means they’re hurting. And for some dogs, particularly those who are nervous at the vets or find handling tricky, having a muzzle that they’re already comfortable wearing can help keep everyone safe. We want guardians of dogs with chronic pain to see that muzzles are safe, not scary, with the support of the professionals who are working with them.   The problem is, many people don’t consider muzzle training until something goes wrong. A vet visit becomes stressful. A treatment session gets cut short. A snap happens, and suddenly a muzzle is put on in a rush. In that moment, the dog is likely already distressed, sore and overwhelmed. It’s not a positive introduction to an important piece of safety equipment. But it doesn’t have to be that way. By introducing a comfortable, well-fitting muzzle early, using reward-based training methods, guardians can give their dogs a chance to learn that wearing a muzzle is normal, not frightening. That it leads to good things and that nothing scary happens when it goes on. It also gives professionals, like vets, physios and behaviourists peace of mind when working with dogs who may be sore or sensitive. A Bit About the Article We won’t give too much away here, because the full piece lives in CAM’s Member Zone (and rightly so - this is a paid resource that supports the amazing work they do). But the article covers the reasons why muzzles can be a crucial part of managing dogs with pain, what to look for in a well-fitted muzzle, and how to train it positively, step-by-step. It also addresses some of the common worries guardians have, and why those concerns are entirely valid, but solvable. Why It Matters For us, this partnership isn’t just a tick in a box. It’s about moving the conversation forward. It’s about helping guardians and professionals feel informed, empowered and proactive. About removing the stigma around muzzles and instead seeing them for what they are, tools that support welfare when used kindly and with purpose. We want to support the professionals working with dogs with chronic pain to feel confident advising their clients about muzzles, the fit and how to safely introduce muzzles. We want all professionals to advise guardians to begin muzzle training at the point of diagnosing a condition which causes chronic pain, so that everyone is prepared and safe for the potential need of the muzzle in the future.   We’re so proud to stand alongside CAM in this work, and we’re excited to see where this collaboration leads. Because when we work together, dogs win.  

We are super proud to announce that our Muzzles and Training Guide are now Kids Around Dogs (KAD) approved products!     KAD - Kids Around Dogs® is an award-winning association of Dog Professionals and Child Care Professionals who specialise in working with families and schools to help children and dogs to live in harmony together. Debby Lucken (ISCP.Dip.Canine.Prac.), the founder of KAD, has also designed a successful protocol to overcome the fear of dogs in kids and adults, which all KAD Approved Professionals are qualified to use. We sent some of our muzzles and copies of our training guide to 4 KAD approved trainers, plus KAD Founder, Debby Lucken! We felt becoming KAD approved was important for us as we want professionals and guardians alike to understand and trust our products, especially when being used in situations around dog and child interactions, but also to help children to understand muzzles, what they mean and why they are used.   Our products been KAD approved by: ✅ meeting expectations ✅ being good quality ✅ providing value for money ✅ offering good customer service ✅ being easy to measure ✅ user friendly ✅ ensuring comfort for the dog ✅ good instructions given   Disclaimer: KAD approved professionals have personally tested the product, which they were sent free of charge. KAD Approved Professionals have no financial gain from providing a review or feedback on this product. All reviews and/or feedback given by KAD Approved Professionals are honest, impartial and handled with competence, granted the knowledge as qualified dog professionals and/or child care professionals.       Debby Lucken, Founder of KA I could not be more impressed with the muzzle I got from The Muzzle Movement! Not only is the colour gorgeous, and it was fun to choose with my daughter, but the muzzle in itself is sturdy, has lots of room, and can be adjusted to give my dog the best comfort!I was very happy to use the muzzle to also educate children about why dogs might wear muzzles and that they are not a bad thing, nor should muzzles be associated with something scary, ugly or that makes dogs feel sad (or mean). I am very happy to recommend The Muzzle Movements as a business, given their passion and love for dogs, especially considering that all their instructions are focused on giving force-free training instructions. Moreover, their customer service is brilliant and, when meeting the staff at events, they were very friendly and very enthusiastic about what they do!  From Virginia Iacoviello, Co-Director of Proyecto Salta Violeta! Hello, I'm Virginia Iacoviello from Proyecto Salta Violeta, Argentina KAD approved professional. I offered Myself, Pipo and Nina, to test and do the review of THE MUZZLE MOVEMENT muzzles for KAD, and this is what I have to tell you:The good surprises began when I opened the box and I found that it contained the muzzles along with a note with detailed instructions, explaining the reason for the muzzles sent, the correct use of the CHICAGO screws and the adjustments to be made in each muzzle before starting to use them, and a sticker as a gift…Attention to detail and to the customers, very very very good indeed!!!     About the Muzzle Movement Web   Special mention for this super friendly website, in which the first thing you find is a series of explanations, both in writing with diagrams and videos, about how to take the necessary measurements of your dog to be able to buy the muzzle with the perfect fit.  Read More about Sizing   We saw the videos with my 12-year-old son and he was able to understand them perfectly and take the measurements in Pipo (with my supervision, of course) Once the measurements have been taken, they offer you to upload them in a form, which automatically tells you the name of the perfect model for your dog.   You can also check in a table which muzzle model those measurements correspond to. And, if there is not yet a perfect fit, then you can leave your contact information for when it is available. You can, by clicking on the name of the model automatically indicated by the form, go directly to the page to buy it, where you have the option to choose the colour combination of the basket and the straps.   This part of the process is ideal to do with your kids, due to the variety of possible combinations!! There are many photos of real dogs with their chosen combination so you can see them if you can't imagine how they would look, and it is very fun to be able to choose your favorite combination!!!!   For an extra payment, you can choose to change the buckle for a quick-release one, the colour of the hardware, or add a forehead band, chin strap or security strap from the collar to the muzzle, there are also toys tested so that your dog can use them with the muzzle on, collars and BIOTANE leashes of various lengths and accessories… it makes you want to buy everything!!!!The muzzles arrived from the UK to my house doorsteps in Argentina (at the very south of the South American continent) without any problem 🙂   About the muzzle Nina is muzzle-trained, and super used to wearing it on walks. For Nina, the recommended model was the TAZ, they added a chin strap which gives the muzzle better adjustment.   What I love about this muzzle in particular; In addition to being colourful and fun,  very good quality of the basket material, it looks strong and durable, the straps are made of biotane, and the rivets are metallic It's super lightweight, and Nina finds it very comfortable to wear. I notice this because she doesn't touch her face or try to rub it against walls or chairs when I put it on her, as it happens with her usual muzzle (which is also a basket muzzle). It has a lot of pant room, even enough to pant full mouth open while running with the muzzle on!!!   I can give her treats through the opening in the front for this purpose, without having to “push” the muzzle towards her eyes, which makes it easier and more comfortable for both of us! 🙂   To my surprise, even when the form told me that there was not yet a perfect muzzle for Pipo (which was in the process), one arrived along with NINA's!!! In his case, it was the REX model. Pipo is not used to wearing this type of muzzle and being Pipo, we are in the process of getting used to this strange thing that looks nothing like his current muzzle, for now, I have no photos or videos of the process.    As a Dog Trainer, I looked at the guide on the Muzzle Movement page for muzzle training and I thought it was very good!!!  based on positive reinforcement, very well explained step by step, with easy-to-follow instructions I couldn´t test it with my son yet, because he is a Spanish speaker, but I’m going to read it for him so we can review it from KAD's point of view.     In conclusion, I am very happy to have offered our help to KADs to test this muzzles that have our complete approval 🙂, not only for the quality of the materials, but also because they are designed with enough room to pant and be able to receive treats, and for the variety of sizes and measurements that allow you to have a perfect, lightweight and durable muzzle for almost all types of dogs!! (and they continue testing and adding new sizes)   I hope this review has been useful to you, and that you explore the website of this great Muzzle Movement that understands that the muzzle is an invaluable tool for ALL dogs and seeks to create a community that shows that dogs that need to use a muzzle are not bad and can have a great life while wearing it.   QUOTES Matt Hymus – KAD Pro Trainer, Help with Hounds “I had previously carried out training with a Baskerville muzzle, but I found my dog has taken to training with this muzzle a lot easier. They offer so much more room and appear to be more comfortable.” “The quality seems unrivalled, and I love the huge treat hole in the front. When you compare [The Muzzle Movement and Baskerville] side by side, the comparison is stark.” Niki French – KAD Pro Trainer, Pup Talk “I think it’s super stylish and also is incredibly robust. You might think it’s a bit pricey compared to a more standard Baskerville-style muzzle, but it’s a completely different league of muzzle.” “The measuring guide was very clear...we got some reasonably accurate measurements but the information from The Muzzle Movement was brilliant. I found the customer service to be really good.” “I think this is the easiest-to-wear muzzle that I have ever seen.” “For the first time I have a muzzle that I would be comfortable for Bodhi to wear for longer, if he needed it.”   Frankie Lees RVN – KAD Pro Trainer, Puppy School Plymouth “[My dog] can still open her mouth, pant, and take treats as well. It’s a really good and is really well made.” “We used the training guide to train her to wear [the muzzle] and used Primula Cheese to squirt through the treat hole while she learned how to wear it.”

Join The Muzzle Movement on an exciting trip to meet the Head of Animal Behaviour at the Scottish SPCA!   We were honored to be invited to visit their centres in Scotland, where we discussed canine welfare, training, and the impact of muzzles in rehabilitation. In November 2023, the wonderful Claire Haynes – Head of Animal Behaviour at Scottish SPCA – reached out and invited us to the visit the centres in Scotland. Whilst we were so excited to be invited, we were in the middle of trying to get the new size Harry manufactured and shipped to desperate guardians after the announcement of the looming XL Bully ban, so it just wasn’t possible at that time! We stayed in touch; we donated some Harry muzzles to the SSPCA when the ban came into place in Scotland and some of our team finally got to meet Claire at the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes conference! At last, we were able to schedule in the visits to Scotland! We had been asked to speak at North East Dog Festival in Newcastle, which seemed the perfect opportunity to tie in the SSPCA tour – if we were going North, we may as well go really North!!! Finally (!), after 9 months, we set off on the 360 mile journey to the first centre we were visiting – and arrived at the Dumbarton centre! Here, we met the lovely Danni who is the media assistant who joined us at two centres to get some photos of the dogs being fitted for muzzles. We met some of the fabulous team at Dumbarton & a group of AMAZING DOGS! Find out about the all the gorgeous dogs below! Our next visit was to the Glasgow centre. Here we got to meet the lovely Claire who had arranged for us to visit so it was really great to meet her in person! The incredible staff were so welcoming and had even provided us with drinks, snacks and homemade cakes! We were given a tour of the centres’ incredible veterinary suite, where we met the lovely vets and did our first fitting of the day!   Next, we got to spend time with the carers and more dogs from the centre. Find out more about the dogs we met below! We were so lucky to be able to try on some of our new prototype designs on dogs too! It is always helpful to try these new designs on different shapes and sizes to make sure we are making the best shape, size and fit possible. We had the best time chatting to the incredible carers at Glasgow, they were so passionate about their dogs and asked lots of questions about good muzzle fit which we were more than happy to help with! After a busy morning at Glasgow, we were back on the road to our final centre visit to Lanarkshire. Again, we had the warmest of welcomes, plus more locally-made Scottish snacks which we were very grateful for! We had another list of gorgeous dogs who needed to be fitted for muzzles so we got straight to work.   We are so grateful for the SSPCA inviting us to visit their centres, for organising the dogs who needed fitting so well and for making us feel so welcome! In total we fitted 34 dogs, and gave 23 dogs their very own muzzle as well as some extra muzzles will help future dogs.   We really hope that all of the fantastic carers felt supported and seen, and that your dogs are special!!! We loved every single dog we met and the entire team was incredible – we are in awe of how hard they work for not only the dogs in their care, but also the cats, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets and small furries! Find out more about SSPCA here:https://www.scottishspca.org/