Protecting your dog’s eyes is just as important as protecting your own, especially when they’re spending time in harsh environments. Whether you're exploring sunny trails, kicking up dust on a bike ride, or heading head first into thick brush, Rex Specs goggles provide the protection your dog needs.
Like any gear, getting the right fit is key to making sure your dog is comfortable and their goggles are effective. Here’s our step-by-step guide to measuring your dog for Rex Specs and ensuring the right fit when they arrive.
Measuring Your Dog
Before ordering your dog their new favorite piece of gear, you’ll need to take two important measurements: head circumference and muzzle circumference. These measurements will help ensure that you are choosing the correct size from our Size Guide. Keep in mind that ordering based on weight and breed can be unreliable, as every dog’s head is different in shape and size.
We recommend taking these measurements with a flexible measuring tape. For the best fit, make sure that measurements are taken snug, without slack in your measuring tape.
1. Head CircumferenceChoosing the Right Size
Once you’ve taken your dog’s head and muzzle circumference measurements, check out our Size Guide to choose the best size.
Don’t be alarmed if your dog’s muzzle circumference falls under one size and their head falls under the next size up. We recommend ordering based on the size that their head circumference falls under to keep the goggle frame from being too tight around their head, which can cause discomfort.
Sizing Tip: If your dog is in between sizes, we recommend sizing up.
Fitting Your Dog’s Goggles
Rex Specs are designed with a unique strap system that offers multiple points of adjustment so that you can find the best fit for your dog. When your dog’s new goggles arrive, they will likely need adjustments for the best fit. Proper fit and adjustment will keep the goggle in place and most comfortable for your dog. Here’s how:
- Check the Fit: Place the goggle on your dog’s face. Take note of where the frame sits, and how much peripheral vision it offers your dog. The sides and top of the frame should not sit too close to your dog’s eyes, as this can block their peripheral vision and may cause discomfort.
- Adjust the Tri-Glide: With the goggle on your dog’s face, center their eyes in the middle of the goggle frame. Then adjust the tri-glide underneath the chin so that the elastic straps are snug around your dog’s muzzle. The elastic straps should not be so loose that there are visible gaps, and should not be so tight that they interfere with your dog opening their mouth.
- Tighten the Head Strap: With the muzzle straps tightened, clip the buckle behind your dog’s head and tighten the strap to get a secure fit. Make sure the fit is snug, but not so tight that it digs into your dog's head or ears.
- Tighten the Eye Straps: Once your muzzle and head straps are secure, adjust the straps beside your dog’s eyes. These straps will keep the goggle secure to your dog’s head and keep them from lifting up or sliding around. When properly tightened, there will be a slight obtuse angle along the main goggle strap.
Adjusting the straps perfectly the first time is unlikely, so don’t be discouraged! It will probably take a few tries before you have everything adjusted for the most secure, comfortable, functional fit.
Gear Up and Get Out!
Now that you’ve found the best fit for your dog’s goggles, check out our go-to Goggle Training Guide. With proper fit and desensitization, you and your dog will be hitting the trails in no time!