When the dog pulls, is most pressure applied near the bridge of his nose (like with the Gentle Leader)? Our dog got welts there after a year of using the G.L. Thanks!
890495
It does put pressure on the snout but because of the design it seems to not rub. I have a 65lbs lab who pulls like crazy and even after walking/hiking for 2+ hours he did not get any rub marks. I think if you keep the velvet side of the strap on the dog's skin and have it cinched tight enough at the back of the neck it minimized the rubbing.
890496
The halter only worked for a couple of days. After my guy got used to it, it was business as usual so he's never had it on long enough to get welts. It's been months since I used it.
890497
My dog was impossible to walk but with this collar I can walk him he never gets any welts, maybe you have it to tight.
890498
Sorry - don't know ...our dog REFUSES to wear the halter ... so we have this one cheap if you want one!
890499
Yes, the strap fits over the bridge of the dog's nose like the Gentle Leader, but it doesn't produce as much of a sore as the GL. I can see wear it fits across his muzzle but that's about it. It leaves an indentation since he wears it everyday, but it doesn't look painful or sore like when he wore the GL.
1869656
My dog was a champion puller. I only put it on when we go walking. It fixes the pulling so I'm not sure what wearing it all day would help with, but I don't see any reason why it would be an issue. The straps have a lamb skin pad that cushions the 'armpit' area to keep the straps from irritating his skin. You would have to be canine Houdini in order to skip out of this thing.
110116
I have labs that pull also. This collar prevents the dog from backing out of it and getting loose. Mine still pulled with this collar. My vet recommended the easy walk harness and it works like a charm. It makes it difficult for them to pull because the strap crosses over their front legs. Amazon has the best prices!!
1646318
No, the dog if he really wants to can maneuver the gentle leader above the eyes. My dog had a fit because he wanted to play with another dog and it got moved around.
110123
For a big dog that pulls, I really like the Gentle Leader, but for general purposes, the martingale is my pick. I used the Gentle Leader to teach my GSD to heel but he always has on the martingale (shown).
110119
I recommend something with a chain- not completely chain, so they can hear the sound of it pulling closed. Also the harnesses that pull their noses down seem to work for big dogs that already pull. Another bit of advice, don't let them pull you. If the dog is hell bent on going one direction change course with a firm NO. When they quit pulling then they are allowed to make decisions on where the walk will go.
1419913
No problems to date with our bulldog's neck, after two months of use. Does not appear to hurt the dog at all, just applies enough discomfort to make him stop pulling. Incredible how effective this device has been for us! Alternative was a shock collar which we didn't want to do.
2089559
It feels solid when locked. Our 62 lb Husky/Lab mix hasn't lunged on it yet (cats pick on her and require lunges) but the retracting spring holds the line taunt and she is very sensitive to that, returns to my side when I don't mean for her to. Our previous leash kept the line off the ground but did not pull. I really hope this one relaxes a little because that's the whole purpose of a retractable - give them scratch & sniff room without requiring your presence in the shrubs! If she was a "tugger", this would be ideal.
2225856
We have two rough dogs. I put the unit on the milder dog but it broke off quickly. I tried gluing it back but it broke again. Not using it right now.
1156028
My two year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier (very strong) occasionally needs reminding not to pull on leash. I slip on the prong collar and it's discomfort is an immediate reminder. It also does not damage the hair that a sliding pinch or choke chain can cause. Used in combination with a quarter hitch loop of the leash around the waist is a very effective training technique, even for older dogs.
142336
Is it safe to use for tethering a dog to a seatbelt using the back ring? I don't believe this product was ever designed for that purpose. The straps are not that wide, so if the dog were to be restrained during an accident, I don't imagine that it would feel too good for the dog. My answer for that would have to be NO. I will say, that the intended purpose for use with dogs that pull has worked wonderfully for my 9 month old boxer dog. Of course, having an excellent trainer direct us didn't hurt either, but this harness is comfortable for dogs and works. I would definitely recommend this harness and proper positive reinforcement techniques together to correct pulling.
1533549
Our dog also gets very excited when they see other dogs! The gentle leader hasn't eliminate this urge but it does make it easier to get them into a sit position. I get very nervous when our dog lunges at other dogs and with the gentle leader it can look even worse sometimes. We are trying to train them to sit when another dog is coming and sit after they pass and that has been easier with the gentle leader. In the DVD it says not to use with aggressive dogs so excited dogs seems like a grey area. Sorry this wasn't more helpful, I hope you have success with whichever way you choose.
154174
Only with a leash. The leash is what actually causes the tension to keep the dog from pulling.
1196580
They have their own brand of no-pull harness which I have had great success with. I too didn't like explaining that the leader wasn't a muzzle. A no-pull harness isn't the solution for every dog. I tried this brand of harness on 6 dogs (I foster) and it was not effective on any of them. 5 of them respond well to the Premier no-pull harness (same brand as gentle leader). Every dog is different. I would suggest going to the place you bought the gentle leader and looking at alternatives. Good luck! Also keep in mind that this style of harness can rub on the armpits of some dogs. I recommend no-pull harnesses to all of our adopters and one adopter used it on the dog they got from me and it rubbed his armpits raw after one walk. Another friend had this happen as well. These have all been dogs with very short coats (Boxer, Pointer). The freedom harness does have padding so should reduce this, but again, it did not work to help reduce pulling for me.
498846
If the dog pulls while this is on, it will apply pressure around the chest area only.
1389856
It is excellent for a strong pitbull, which is what I have. The difference between walking him with his choke chain versus the horgan is amazing. I finally have control!! The only problem is his skin is so sensitive that the harness rubs where it goes around his back legs, causing a welt. I'm hoping this will go away when he gets used to it, otherwise I will have to put some extra fabric there or something. Other than that, the horgan is incredible!!!
1170612
We use the gentle leader split leash with a golden and doodle (larger dogs) but they were well trained on split leash walks already. The doodle hates the gentle leader and wants to pull it off but if we keep him on task during the walk he forgets about it after a couple of blocks. Our dogs just walk and don't stop to sniff or pee...they don't go to socialize but rather to exercise. Maybe that's why the gentle leader works as it doesn't give them time to mess with it.