Could this be used on aggressive dogs while hiking? I need something to protect my 13lb female hiking partner. 4 unteatherd PitBulls last hiking trip.
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usually it works very well. Chances could be that the other dogs wanted to play OR saw her as small animal prey. The dog it was originally bought for is a little pitbull mix, about 40 lbs and it really scares him and he stops the minute he sees it. Other dogs seem put off by it too ... certainly worth buying to try it.
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I would not count on it. It takes several times for the dog to get the idea.
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This product may startle an aggressive dog(s) because it's more of a distraction spray, but don't count on it to protect you. You're better off with pepper spray against an aggressive dog or person for that matter. I carry either pepper spray or a rechargeable stun gun (if allowed by law in your state) that I bought off Amazon.
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Hi Angela. As we live in NY I was not familiar with the CA foxtails but just googled it. I would guess that Pawz could help a bit to protect the dogs against them, but in looking at the Foxtails I would think it could still penetrate if the dog stepped on it just right.
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Thank you for your reply. I have been trying to use two walkydogs with two bonded pit-bulls. Initially, we used the k9 cruiser and they were able to run together. We were approached by unleashed dogs and my dogs pulled the k9 cruiser so hard it bent my axel so i decided to try two walkydogs. Our current issue is my female makes several attempts to join her brother on the other side. I am working on this, but all in all the walkydog is a great device
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I use these on all 4 of my dogs. We have 2 huskies, 1 wolf hybrid and a pit mix. Works wonders. I can walk all four of them at once without any pulling and altogether there is 350lbs of dog there. Also, we go to the dog park every day and all 4 run for 1-3 hours without any issue at all. The brief answer......it does not affect they way they walk and they are totally able to run freely with it on. The harness does not "force" them to heel. Since the leash is attached to the loop on their chest, it simply breaks their momentum and prevents them from pulling.
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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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We do not recommend our products for use on aggressive animals or to correct aggressive behavior. It may be best to consult an animal training and behavior professional.
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No....dont get this, your dog will take it from you and hit you with it. All jokin aside, it did not work with a pit bull.
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Oh totally! Just make sure your dogs meet the weight requirement. I love mine .. My dog is not such a fan but she's getting use to it. I feel so much better know she's safe when traveling with me.
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I would ask your Vet. They may protect from sharp or rough item where she walks, but some of the comments indicated irritation caused by the boots. My dog did not experience any problem with the boots (120 pound German Shepard). I would be careful with the measurements - the ones I purchased I sized for Forrest's front paws (significantly larger than the rear). The straps allowed the rear to hold on OK. Dave
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I think this would be excellent for that! The tracking monitor does need to be held out level when you're actually using it to track so you probably wouldn't want to use it to continuously keep track of your dog as you hike, but it would be very easy to keep the monitor in your pack and pull it out if you lose sight of your dog and need to find her. You could even keep the monitor turned on in your pack and set it to alarm if your dog roams further from you than you would like.
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We don't walk ours either and haven't tried, so to answer that specifically, I don't know. I do know our puppy was in full stride toward a protective buck complete with antlers this past week, and he was ready to lower them down and put up a fight-which could kill a dog-and a shock stopped him. It saved his life, I'm sure. So, I'm guessing yes, it would probably work. The vibrate feature also works to get attention when you need it. I hope that helps.
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Hi, I found this item to be made cheaply?? Like on top there is no safety so I used wired to stop it from maybe caving in. Also it doesn't close very well either, so you may want to use a back up clip. For a 5 lb dog might be fine but, For a few more dollars you can get either a Midwest or another brand. Hope this helps
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I am not sure if this will help prevent attacking other dogs however, for our dog the gentle leader calms her down a lot, she does not pull when you walk her, she rarely ever barks with it on; the GL is like using accupressure for the dog. We love it and our dog does not mind it at all, it is part of the regular routine when we go out.
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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.
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My pit bulls were attacked a few times this year. I carry this around for aggressive dogs that may attack my dogs. The Guard Dog Diablo II 320 is much better Guard Dog Security Diablo 160 even though it's twice as much.
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This could be seen as abusive if used incorrectly. This collar has rounded tips which cause no harm to the dog when the pureasure is applied. This collar allows the dog to notice he is doing something wrong when he tugs he will feel the pressure and cause him to come back and he will see it as positive as long as the owner dose not force the dog to come back which could cause harm to the dog. Hope this was semi helpful but it's a preference and I can say by experience it causes no harm to the dog if used correctly
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I got our collar out and did a test rum on my lab who weighs about 60# and had her try to reach the front of her paws (dog biscuit reward induced!). She just couldn't quite reach. This collar restricts their stretch to some degree in all directions. I would say it is worth a try to try to break the habit, if it is a habit and not something physiologic. Vets should carry these--they are MUCH better than the cone (we call it The Lampshade!)--an outstanding product and I am glad to have it on hand for the next time we need it. Have you tried spraying the top of your lab's paws with Bitter Apple? Apparently, not all dogs hate the Bitter Apple as much as my dog does, however! Another suggestion I would make is to get the dog boots and use them for a time on her front paws. We use them in the winter for below zero weather--Lucy isn't crazy about them but she does get used to them. She had a bad cut on one of her paws a few years ago and we put a boot on over her bandages and she got used to it. The bandages had to be on for about a month, dressed daily followed by the boot and she was very good about the whole thing once she got over the weird-ness! Good luck working this problem out with your lab--they are the best dogs, aren't they?!!