| Zeke sounds as though he cannot tolerate someone too close in his space. As long as you can be sure he is not put in a position like that, take him. Whether the muzzle bothers him or not, that is to be preferred to someone being bitten, so I would vote for the muzzle unless and until such time as you (I'm including Zeke) make a lot of progress in his tolerance. This is called ADR (an active defense reflex). Carina has given you a picture of the responsibility involved in owning a dog that is quick to use its teeth when stressed. That is where you all must evaluate yourselves and your lifestyle. I hope you get some assistance soon and we all wish you well.
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"The scientific name for an animal that doesn't either run from or fight its enemies is lunch."-Michael Friedman |