One of the biggest problems that many dog trainers as well as owners face when they are working to train a grown up dog is the ability of the dog to bite back — which even when done playfully can lead to disastrous consequences. So, long story short, here is the solution to that very problem — plastic basket muzzles. While this solution is great for dogs that might bite you when they are being trained, you should look at other ways to restrain your dog if your dog has a history of aggression or has been party to some violent outburst over the span of their life. There is a common misconception that muzzles make dogs aggressive. This is simply a case consequence following cause (and logic) instead of the other way round. It is always the aggressive dogs that end up with muzzles — hence the reason teat pretty much every dog with a leather or a wire mesh muzzle will be aggressive and the muzzle is a measure against the aggression not the cause of it.
If your dog is relatively loving and you are taking them out for a walk without a leash, you should consider putting a muzzle on them. This is done not only for the safety of others (there may be young children in the park) but also for your own dog’s safety as well. You wouldn’t want to be slapped with lawsuits and the like in case something untoward happens. ‘Owner negligence’ is what they will call it and trust me it’ll come back.
You are obviously concerned about the comfort of your pet when using a muzzle. However, with plastic muzzles you needn’t worry at all. Just like plastic storage boxes, they are made out of soft plastic and as long as you get the right muzzle size, you and your dog will only have a joyous training experience.