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