| From the first day of life on a leash, most | | | | they don't continue to go forward, they are |
| dogs learn that by pulling on it, they get to | | | | instead turned around and facing me again. It |
| where they want faster. Its the behavior that | | | | helps me stay consistent.The Gentle Leader is |
| so many dog owners struggle with. Its a | | | | a great tool. The fit is a bit tricky and |
| simple solution - just stop walking. | | | | most dogs fight it when they get it on - EW |
| Although, somehow your dog doesn't learn its | | | | something is on my FACE! Ignore it. If you |
| just that simple. Or maybe we aren't teaching | | | | just keep going, stay happy and reinforce |
| it effectively enough. Or say, you have | | | | them not pawing at it, it will go away. Some |
| taught your dog that, except when they want | | | | have argued that the Gentle Leader can cause |
| to sniff the fire hydrant, or meet your | | | | damage to their head / back. I think this is |
| neighbors dog, or chase a squirrel.I have | | | | only true if the dog is running and you snap |
| decided as an owner, that the only way to | | | | the leash. Do not use the tool this way. I |
| walk my dogs is by using either a gentle | | | | prefer a shorter leash and never yank or pull |
| leader or a gentle leader easy walk harness. | | | | the leash. Instead, just stop, so their head |
| I still enforce the rules - the dog pulls, I | | | | is guided, not forced back around.The tool I |
| stop. The dog pays attention and walks with | | | | recommend and use is the Gentle Leader Easy |
| me, I move forward and often give treats and | | | | Walk Harness. Its an easy fit, the dog |
| praise for doing so.The reason I use and | | | | doesn't mind it, and it works really well. |
| recommend these two items is simple, | | | | There is no issue of the dog escaping, and no |
| prevention and safety. If the dog does pull, | | | | damage since you are controling the body. |