Recommendation for a lab puppy? Can anyone recommend a good no pull harness/collar for a lab?
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I actually recently found a new harness that I like better than the EZ Walk - it's called the Freedom No Pull Harness. There is a leash you can buy with it that has two straps - so one hooks on the chest and one hooks on the back. That way you have dual control with your lab puppy's pulling. One thing I love about it is that the straps that go under the "armpits" of the dog are lined in swiss velvet so = no chafing. They recommend the medium for 50 pounds, but since it's a lab and will continue growing, I would go with the large. That's what I have for my golden retriever. Good luck!!
110120
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.
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I think so, yes. You can extend the collar to fit the neck of your lab. Good luck! :)
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.
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I used to buy mine at Radio Shack or PetCo. Not very expensive and they last a long time if you don't constantly have it on. My last collar lasted over 15 years!!!
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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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Based on my experience, a medium might be the best option. My dog is a lab mix. She's about 65 lbs, 31" chest, 22" waist. The medium size fits her quite well. I've adjusted the harness so it's just a little bit loose on her; there's still enough room to expand the front harness by 3 inches or so around the chest and the rear harness has enough room to expand by about 11 inches around the waist. The rear leg straps are adjusted as big as they go and they were just about right for her; the circumference where her hip connects to her body is about 19". I've since started using the harness without the rear leg straps as my dog recently had one of her legs amputated. Even without the rear leg straps the harness works quite well.
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Renate to Medium should be fine...obviously because every dog is built a little different fits vary....if you are looking for a really great no pull harness however I would check out the RC Canine Equipment No Pull Harness on Amazon. Love their products, great quality and they work!
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The beauty of this harness is that you don't need to. My dog is a Pom and all fur.. little tiny dog underneath. I wanted something that would slip on and off easily and not get tangled. No buckles to adjust. I tried several harnesses and he either slipped right out of them- including one that was measured for him at the store, or they obviously annoyed him he kept gnawing on them. The Sporn is soft padded and adjustable. My dog weighs 10 lbs and took an xs. They run I think up to xl. I've seen boxers in them. The dog can't slip out no matter what he does but it's comfy. It doesn't strangle him or restrict his movement. The beauty of this harness is that you don't need to. My dog is a Pom and all fur.. little tiny dog underneath. I wanted something that would slip on and off easily and not get tangled. No buckles to adjust. I tried several harnesses and he either slipped right out of them- including one that was measured for him at the store, or they obviously annoyed him he kept gnawing on them. The Sporn is soft padded and adjustable. My dog weighs 10 lbs and took an xs. They run I think up to xl. I've seen boxers in them. The dog can't slip out no matter what he does but it's comfy. It doesn't strangle... » Read More The beauty of this harness is that you don't need to. My dog is a Pom and all fur.. little tiny dog underneath. I wanted something that would slip on and off easily and not get tangled. No buckles to adjust. I tried several harnesses and he either slipped right out of them- including one that was measured for him at the store, or they obviously annoyed him he kept gnawing on them. The Sporn is soft padded and adjustable. My dog weighs 10 lbs and took an xs. They run I think up to xl. I've seen boxers in them. The dog can't slip out no matter what he does but it's comfy. It doesn't strangle him or restrict his movement. « Show Less
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This item is just a replacement prong kit for the collar. I have a Boston terrier that I use my collar on and while it seemed to bother him at first, I think it would have been the case with any collar since he's always been in a harness. He doesn't mind it at all now.
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These harnesses are fitted by neck size, I did see one for toy breeds, neck size 6-9". So measure your pup's neck. Hopefully you will be able to get one, both my dogs have them and they are so easy to use.
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We've had our 60 lb pit/lab using the harness for 6 months with out any problems. I've even used it as a pulling harness for carts. It is a really good quality harness that is comfortable and secure fitting. Hope this helps.
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I have used both collars, I wouldn't use a slip collar but a metal pinch collar can work if your dog need that. This one is safer and a bit less painful
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I have only tried the contech collar and the traditional "cone" and the contech collar was so much better for our dog. She is a miniature bull terrier, about 30 lbs with a stocky build. She was constantly hitting her head against things and getting stuck with the cone.
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I recommend a Herm Sprenger prong collar AND guidance from a reputable trainer if you've never used one before. You should also consider a leash that accommodates the backup collar, especially if you choose the quick release prong collar. I agree that you should avoid "house brand" products. My first experience using one was for a nervous, fear aggressive 75 lb. dog; I found it enormously helpful. It also makes 'easy' dogs even easier.
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I would recommend the ABO Gear Dog Harness. It is not a no pull harness but it makes it a lot easier to walk them because they can not get out of it.
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I purchased a medium for our lab when she was about four months old too and I removed a few links, since then I have been slowly putting them back on. she is now 10 months old and over 75 pounds. So to answer your question I would recommend buying the medium size & remove or add links as needed. I hope this helps. I would not recommend the small or large size for a lab. Medium works just fine.