Would you advise for a leash-reactive 10lb Chihuahua mix? She pulls and barks when she sees other dogs.
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I always use a harness on all of my pups (shih tzus). I bought this lead strictly for a training class. You have more control with a harness & leash. Hope this helps!
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Yes I would.... I have a 11 lb shihtzu & a 7lb Maltese and I use these leads on them. You just need to properly put it at the highest part of there neck for it to work correctly but it has been great for all my dogs. I even have a larger slip leash I bought for my 80 lb german shepherd.
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This is like a choke collar and it may squeeze the dogs neck too much? You cal also try gentle leader EASY WALK HARNESS which deters pulling, but does not put pressure on the dogs throat.
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Ohhhh, that's a pretty small critter to put a bark collar on ........ I have a 5# Yorkie and I certainly wouldn't use it on her. I bought this Bark Limiter for a Labradoodle weighing about 35#. So, I'm going to tell you to please find some other barking control method other than a Bark Limiter for your little one. Please talk to your vet about other options.
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I have a papillon mix who is under 10 lbs and she loves it. She just pushed it around with her nose.
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Sorry it took me so long to answer, just saw the email. It probably will. I started out with the small version for my 15 pound rescue mix. somewhere i graduated to the large version because at almost a year old, she's about 50 pounds and acts more like a pit than the lab/shepard that i was lead to believe. she pulls like crazy and i don't think the leash helps al that much, at least not as much as a choke collar would, but I'd rather go this way than the choke collar. i guess it depends on the dog. Suzi's will is more powerful than the constriction on her chest, so she still pulls. Hope this helps. Sorry it took me so long to answer, just saw the email. It probably will. I started out with the small version for my 15 pound rescue mix. somewhere i graduated to the large version because at almost a year old, she's about 50 pounds and acts more like a pit than the lab/shepard that i was lead to believe. she pulls like crazy and i don't think the leash helps al that much, at least not as much as a choke collar would, but I'd rather go this way than the choke collar. i guess it depends on the dog. Suzi's will is more powerful than the constriction on her chest, so she still pulls. Hope... » Read More Sorry it took me so long to answer, just saw the email. It probably will. I started out with the small version for my 15 pound rescue mix. somewhere i graduated to the large version because at almost a year old, she's about 50 pounds and acts more like a pit than the lab/shepard that i was lead to believe. she pulls like crazy and i don't think the leash helps al that much, at least not as much as a choke collar would, but I'd rather go this way than the choke collar. i guess it depends on the dog. Suzi's will is more powerful than the constriction on her chest, so she still pulls. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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This leash is a convertible leash harness - so she might get the harness aspect undone. For a dog that is backing out of a collar- I would suggest trying a "martingale " type collar which works great to keep the dog secure. My border collie mix used to back out of her collar and we tried her with a martingale and we have never had problems .
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I have two fairly tiny Chihuahuas and this works great (6.5 pounds and 4.5 pounds). The leash is fantastic. First walk out was such a dream compared to what it had been to walk them both. Because the dogs are so small, they could get underfoot in a nanosecond without me realizing it. I just came back to this site to order another one so I have a lifetime supply! Hope I can find it in other colors as well (it's orange and yellow -- very bright)! But it could come in any color. I would not care because it works so well.
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I have a 9 pound chihuahua that takes up most of the basket If you had two pups @ 3-4 pounds each and ......they like each other. They may have enough room.
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I have a 6 month old Chihuahua mix puppy who weighs 12 pounds, and is super food motivated. She is an aggressive chewer and most toys don't last long! The packaging says you might need to go a size up for aggressive chewers. I got the Small Extreme Kong and it works well for her. She is CRAZY about it.
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I have a 12lb Peke/pug mix. She's pretty crazy when she runs up the stairs, and often manages to budge them a bit. It's never stopped her, but I wouldn't recommend it for someone whose dog would be deterred by a little skidding.
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I think it will help discourage the behavior but prob not prevent it from happening. You'll have to zap on the highest setting (immediately when behavior is displayed) with one hand and hold the leash with the other. I say the highest setting because pitts have a notoriously high pain threshold and he/she might not feel it otherwise. eCollars are the most humane way to educate a dog quickly.
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I find my dog behaves much better. When she is outside and barks, it makes her think twice and she stops. It also makes the dogs irritating her behave too. She is like another dog and getting better as time goes by.
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I would go on line and check with your dog's breed and see what they recommend. Since your dog is short haired (and cute) it would probably need a different type of lead. I have Chow Chows and with their thick coat, the slip lead is great because it doesn't tear their hair. Good luck!!
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It would probably be a bit too bulky for your 5lb. Chihuahua. It has a strap that has been thread through 2 plastic arms and around the terminals, so I am going to say that attaching this item to another collar would probably not work well. I'm not completely sure on any of this, just going off how the collar is designed and pictures of a 5 lb. chihuahua on google.
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My pit terrier is about 42 pounds. Nothing else seem to calm her excitability either. She gets excited and lunges and makes an awful high pitched yelp, but she's just super friendly. The only thing that calms her is the lead. It acts sort of like a horse bridle. If you have a really big strong dog like 60 + or really strong head, may not work...
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See I feel the opposite. My husband and I have a German Shepard mix and we watched the videos and did the training with her. Some areas we had to repeat a few times but now Coco can be off leash in out back yard and doesn't make a mad dash to the door when the door bell rings. They do address biting in the video and all f your household members need to consistent with training the dog not to do that. For us this works.
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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.
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could be - we use it with larger dogs like pointers or Deutsch Drahthaar. They don´t love it in the beginning, trying to shake it off, but then get used to it. Would be worth trying