What size basket muzzle for my GSD puppy who eats everything?

Yes, I would recommend a basket muzzle. You need to use this type of muzzle so he can still open his mouth and pant. Do not use a cloth muzzle that will keep his mouth closed. Either of these would be fine. Be sure and get the correct size. https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dpets&field-keywords=B005D4O1YY https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dpets&field-keywords=B003WGQ03A Hope this helps. Best wishes!

Yes, a basket muzzle is a good idea but you should also consider working with a professional in-home dog trainer. They can probably help you train her to stop this behavior rather easily. I like BarkBusters and they have a trainer in your area. I’m pretty sure they do a free consult and the training is guaranteed for the life of the dog. No harm in calling them. ( https://www.barkbusters.com/dog-training-naperville-chicago ) Hooe this helps. Best wishes.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I honestly recommend you consider a crate where she is able to walk inside and at least turn around inside. This basically means for a German Shepherd getting the largest crate possible. Best of luck!

It's very normal for young dogs to pick up objects, carry them around, and sometimes even chew or eat them - this is how they explore the world :) At 19 months old, Rayne is still a puppy in many ways. Many large breed dogs aren't fully mature until 2-3 years of age, so it's normal that she still has some puppy habits like this. I would continue to crate her when she can't be supervised, and make sure that she has plenty of toys and chew items to provide an appropriate outlet for this behavior. Most dogs do eventually grow out of this, but you will need to be patient and continue to manage her carefully in the meantime.

Muzzles are tricky to fit depending on the size of the head and length of the nose. If you are able I would take her to PetCo and try on several types to see which fits best. If she’s going to wear it a lot I prefer a plastic cage type muzzle so they can open their mouth to pant if needed. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Fanny-Lu.

This is certainly a frustrating behavior and can it hard to control. I have two thoughts for you. 1) Often dogs who eat lots of none food items have mild intestinal upset all the time. I would recommend starting by talking to her vet about this and starting her on probiotics 2) For management, remove all the dog beds from your house and teaching her to wear a basket muzzle while outside and/or only taking her out on leash. Check out this site for more information: https://muzzleupproject.com/muzzle-training/ . I know this sounds extreme, but her current behavior is potentially life threatening. My last idea is to talk to a behaviorist to see if she needs help with anxiety or other behavioral problem. But only after exploring the possibility of intestinal upset with your regular vet. https://avsab.org/resources/behavior-consultant-near-you-2/

Choose a good quality food with a named protein source. Avoid meat meals and by products. Stay away from store or discount brands. These typically contain low quality ingredients an dmore fillers. A "large breed" formula would be recommended. Premium brands include the Royal Canin line, Acana, Canidae and Orijen. The website www.dogfoodadvisor.com is an excellent resource for comparing foods.