Are you fed up with people making rude comments or assumptions about your muzzled dog or you as their guardian? Do you want to show the world that muzzled dogs can live happy, adventurous, and love-filled lives?


As a proud mum of a muzzled dog myself, I know how frustrating those misconceptions can be. My Irish Terrier, Deedee, who you can see in the banner above, is proof that muzzled pups are happy pups. Now, I’m looking for other amazing muzzled dogs to be part of a one-of-a-kind photography project!


I'm creating a book titled Muzzled and Misunderstood to celebrate dogs who wear muzzles by capturing stunning portraits of them enjoying life and sharing heartfelt stories from their guardians. The aim is to show the world that muzzles are a compassionate and responsible choice, not something to be feared or judged.


Whether your dog wears a muzzle for safety, anxiety, health, training or legal reasons, this is your chance to help destigmatize muzzles and show the beauty, love, and joy in their everyday lives.


Why participate?


  • Be featured in a stunning, professionally photographed book, Muzzled and Misunderstood
  • Share your pup's story and help educate others
  • Help destigmatize muzzles and muzzled dogs
  • Receive a complimentary high resolution digital portrait of your muzzled pooch as a thank you
  • Receive a complimentary portrait session for your pooch (normally £95) that can include other dogs from your household as well
  • Option to purchase stunning artwork from your session to cherish forever (find out more about the products here)


If you and your muzzled pooch want to be a part of this exciting project, I’d love to hear from you! Let’s show the world that muzzled dogs are happy dogs with amazing guardians.


A limited number of each breed and each reason for wearing a muzzle will be chosen, so apply as soon as possible to secure your spot!


Follow @the_muzzle_project on Instagram for updates

Flat lay of dog photography book with coffee cup and white flowers on wooden table.

The cover photo hasn’t been chosen yet, so your pooch could be featured on it too! 😉

Sessions are available in Hampshire, West Sussex, Surrey, Wiltshire, Berkshire, and Dorset. For locations beyond these areas, additional travel fee may apply, unless I have more dogs lined up from the same area.

If you have more muzzled dogs, please list them all

We can certainly include them in your session, but they won't be featured in the book

Type, make, model, colour, etc. If you have more muzzles that's fine, we can include them all

Can your dog pant fully while wearing the muzzle? Can they drink and eat with the muzzle on? (Not applicable for dogs with pica.)

We can help you with editing

Foster dogs are legally owned by the charity, which means permission to include their images in the book must be granted by the charity. If you are able to secure a signed agreement from them, please select 'Yes' and provide the relevant details in the final text box.

Aversive tools' include, but are not limited to, e-collars, prong collars, choke chains, physically forcing the dog, pinning the dog down, etc.

Use this space to tell me about any triggers your pooch have, whether we need to hire a private field for our session, if your dog is a foster, etc.

You can unsubscribe any time. However, this is the fastest way to receive updates about the project.

What happens next?

Step 1

If you haven't already, fill out your details in the form above to apply for a spot in the book

Submit the form above

Step 1

Submit the form above

If you haven't already, fill out your details in the form above to apply for a spot in the book

Step 2

If you are selected we will notify you by text and email. We will also give you a call to answer any additional questions you may have and discuss the details of your session including booking you in for your photography session.

Discovery Call

Step 2

Discovery Call

If you are selected we will notify you by text and email. We will also give you a call to answer any additional questions you may have and discuss the details of your session including booking you in for your photography session.

Step 3

With experience photographing hundreds of pups, including countless reactive and nervous ones, we know how to make this a fun and unforgettable experience. So, breathe, relax, and trust us to handle everything.

Enjoy the experience!

Step 3

Enjoy the experience!

With experience photographing hundreds of pups, including countless reactive and nervous ones, we know how to make this a fun and unforgettable experience. So, breathe, relax, and trust us to handle everything.

Recommendations

Recommendations

Michael Shikashio CDBC

This lovely project brought to you by Diane Gollowitzer is nothing short of groundbreaking. With its stunning photography and thoughtful content, it celebrates the everyday heroes—the dogs and their guardians—who embrace muzzles as part of their training and management toolkit. I was lucky enough to preview some of the beautiful images, and they truly capture the dignity, care, and love behind the decision to use a muzzle.

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Briony, Neo's Mum (2023)

“We had the most wonderful session with Diane. She was patient and understanding with our reactive dog Neo, who can be fearful of strangers and had a bite history. Diane booked a secure field, allowed Neo lots of space and time to adjust, and didn’t put any pressure on him to ‘perform’. The photographs are stunning and really capture Neo’s personality, which only shows through when he feels relaxed and happy. If you have a reactive, nervous or anxious dog, I cannot recommend Diane enough.”

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Testimonials

Testimonials

Hi, I'm Diane, your photographer

Simply put — I love dogs

I'm a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CDTI), dog first aider, and professional photographer based in Winchester with my partner and our two pups, Dougal the Scottie and Deedee the Irish Terrier, who also wears a muzzle. My passion for muzzles stems from my personal experience with Deedee, and I’m dedicated to raising awareness of their importance.

I’m on a mission to create beautiful artwork of happy pups that you will treasure forever. I believe every dog is unique and requires a personalised approach.

Find out more about the experience
Black and white dog wearing a yellow muzzle basket with purple flowers in the background.
Dalmatian dog leaping through the air wearing a pink muzzle.
Close-up of a brown spaniel wearing a blue muzzle with striking blue eyes.
Small dog leaping joyfully through the air with a green toy in its mouth.
Black dog running through water wearing a yellow muzzle, creating splashes.
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My commitment


I am proud to announce that I am now a Professional Member of the Pet Professional Network.


The Pet Professional Network is the first international business support organisation and educational platform for kind, ethical and trusted pet professionals. Working in collaboration with world class training and behavioural institutes, business and mindset coaches, they help raise the standards of animal welfare providing members with a safe community to grow or expand their business and connect with like-minded professionals.


Having undergone a personal assessment, ensuring I meet their high standards and force and fear free philosophy, I have been invited to join their supportive community and will continue to receive ongoing group coaching.


By being a member I am committed to giving my clients the best and most effective long-term support and will also encourage other professionals to reach out and help support each other, in a safe coaching environment.

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