We have been successfully using a Gentle Leader, but don't like explaining that it's not a muzzle. Is this a good alternative?
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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.
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It depends of the reason that you are using the Gentle Leader. If it is to keep your dog from picking things off the ground then I don't feel that the no-pull harness will work. However, if it is just to keep your dog from pulling then this harness is a good alternative.Our 9month old Samoyed is very, very, hyper and this harness works well. She still pulls but we can control her using this harness. It also looks good, easy to put on, and she does not seem to mind having it on.
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I was going to order a gentle leader and our behaviorist told us to try this product instead. I love it because you can use the front and back clip which helps you to lead them away. You can use only the back clip and it puts pressure on the chest to not pull. My dog does great on walks. It can be heavy with the leash on so if your dog is a little fearful take the leash off and put the harness on first. Great product.
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I had the same questions when I used the gentle leader. I would say it is like a horse halter. Having used this harness now for 2 years, i think it is a good alternative. But it does work differently.
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Yes my dog weighs 55 pounds and is in the large no pull harness And when I have them clipped in the front he deafly reacts to it IT'S NOT A MUZZLE
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In my opinion, it is NOT a good replacement. It is hard to adjust the collar portion of the harness, the instructions are terrible, and it doesn't stop my dog from pulling.
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Not sure in your case, but we started using the head halter after our 1 yr old lab pulled me down on the ground with a traditional collar. We were at obedience class and the trainer saw what happened and told me to go home and order one immediately! Shadow became a different dog! It is still the only thing I trust to be able to "control" him when we walk. (he is 2-1/2 now) He still "fights" it (rubs his nose on the ground trying to get it off) but eventually decides to go along with it and walks beautifully. I would say just keep trying at short intervals until he/she gets used to it. Not sure in your case, but we started using the head halter after our 1 yr old lab pulled me down on the ground with a traditional collar. We were at obedience class and the trainer saw what happened and told me to go home and order one immediately! Shadow became a different dog! It is still the only thing I trust to be able to "control" him when we walk. (he is 2-1/2 now) He still "fights" it (rubs his nose on the ground trying to get it off) but eventually decides to go along with it and walks beautifully. I would say just keep trying at short intervals until he/she... » Read More Not sure in your case, but we started using the head halter after our 1 yr old lab pulled me down on the ground with a traditional collar. We were at obedience class and the trainer saw what happened and told me to go home and order one immediately! Shadow became a different dog! It is still the only thing I trust to be able to "control" him when we walk. (he is 2-1/2 now) He still "fights" it (rubs his nose on the ground trying to get it off) but eventually decides to go along with it and walks beautifully. I would say just keep trying at short intervals until he/she gets used to it. « Show Less
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Let's put it this way, she acted like it did. She growled, which is not something I wanted. Using the collar to teach her to walk on a leash without pulling was very effective and she stopped pulling the first time I used it.
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It is more of a bark control, I would look at the Pet Corrector for both or forwalking a Halti Head collar.
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could be - we use it with larger dogs like pointers or Deutsch Drahthaar. They dont love it in the beginning, trying to shake it off, but then get used to it. Would be worth trying
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Joseph, with very unlikely to help with aggression. In fact, it could make it worse because they may associate the negative response with teh other dog and reinforce it. I would suggest a trainer and the use of positive reinforcement to help with aggression.
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No, sorry. There is a disclaimer that this system may not work with dogs that have been trained to be aggressive. Doesn't sound like that is the case w/your dog, but I just don't know enough to answer your question. Good luck!
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Likely not. I would consult with www.leerburg.com. they have several michael ellis dvds which are excellent. The ecollar will help with the barking if you already have taught basic obedience and he continues to go against your command. I have a rescue also.
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I used a Gentle Leader on my 110 lb Ridgeback after he broke 3 pinch collars from pulling and it solved the problem so that my children could walk him. We got him from rescue at age 3 1/2. When he was 13, I adopted (from rescue) a pit/lab mix and decided to switch the Gentle Leader to the new dog. My Ridgeback, even after all those years of not pulling, started pulling again on a regular collar. (He has since passed away.)
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Our dog has shown great improvement since we bought the gentle leader. She pulled strongly before this collar. We walk fast and she responds well with it. Running should be the same. I would suggest a trial with walking and build to running. Just make sure it is attached correctly. The enclosed video was helpful.
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I would say yes if you can just hook the leash to the leader. A Leader teaches a dog not to pull....the leash would just be an extension to that. Good luck
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Dogtra makes a no bark collar for very small dogs.. check out their website
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a pinch collar PROPERLY FITTED and PLACED is a great asset to controlling a dog. For the novice though, unless you seek professional help in person from a certified or well recommended trainer, I would rather see in a gentle leader/halter style collar. And it will eliminate barking and lunging with little outright correction for the handler. JMHO.
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I would not use a stimulation collar to train a dog to quit biting. That's an aggressive behavior, and it's potentially dangerous. I would go to training classes with a reputable trainer instead. I think a stimulation collar would make aggressive behavior worse. That's just my opinion as a life-time dog-oriented family person. I am not a veterinarian or behavior specialist, so take what I say with a truckload of salt. But I wouldn't trust a collar for that type of training.
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We have been using the Gentle Leader for about 4-months and I think it depends on the dog. We have enrolled our dog in obedience school classes and are teaching him to walk on leash correctly. My wife prefers to use the gentle leader, I do not because he did not like the Gentle Leader initially and I could handle him. I'm not so sure our dog cares which one we use.
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If you are consistent and work with them a lot it will train them to walk politely with a normal collar. You can't just use the collar and then expect that they will know to translate that behavior to a regular one. There are training instructions provided in the package if I recall correctly. Personally I just this continually with my dog because it is safer than having the pressure on the neck.
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This is much gentler than a prong collar...it tightens only when pulled. It has worked well for training my large puppy.I would give this a try before going to the more restrictive prong collar.