Most dogs who need a muzzle are not dangerous. They are the ones who hoover everything off the pavement, or who cannot be handled at the vet without somebody getting nipped. A soft nylon and mesh muzzle covers exactly those situations. It goes on in seconds, it holds the mouth closed, and it means an anxious dog can be examined properly instead of being pinned to a table by three people.

The body is nylon with a breathable mesh front, padded where it presses on the bridge of the nose, and it fastens with an adjustable neck strap and a quick-release buckle so it comes off in one movement. Getting the fit right is most of the job: snug enough that your dog cannot paw it forward off the nose, loose enough that nothing digs in behind the eyes. Fifteen size and colour combinations are offered.

• Nylon body with a breathable mesh front panel
• Padded contact points to reduce rubbing
• Adjustable neck strap with a quick-release buckle
• Five sizes from S to XXL, in black, pink or blue
• Weighs between 250g and 290g
• Packed at 22 x 12 x 3cm

The important part: this is a short-wear muzzle. A closed style holds the jaw shut, so your dog cannot pant properly, drink or take a treat. That makes it right for a vet appointment or a nail trim lasting minutes, and wrong for a walk, for exercise or for any warm day, because panting is how a dog cools itself. For walks you want a basket muzzle. It also does nothing about barking, whatever the title says.

Who it's for: Short, supervised handling such as vet visits, grooming and nail clipping, with a dog introduced to it gradually beforehand.