Is it safe to use on a small dog like a terrier maltese mix? I would like to use it to train her on walks, since she pulls A LOT. Thanks.
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they can be used on any breed for training but a smaller diameter leash should be used on smaller breeds.
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I have a Yorkie. Leash A+ (Always having dog attended) Best of quality - easy on dog and pet owner...comfy, soft and gentle but maximum control on pet. Highly recommend.
23951
Hi there, I like it a lot. I am a volunteer at the humane society and I use it on all the dogs I am walking and training with. Big, heavy dogs to even puppies. Have fun and thanks for asking, Chris
605690
Best for small dogs. My dog is 16 pounds and I rarely use the home...only for discipline. And when he was 12 pounds the base was not strong enough to carry him. It is a very nice item for small dogs.
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This may be a typo. The units should be used with dogs LARGER than 50 lbs. it may be difficult for smaller dogs to pull and use properly.
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My dog is a beagle mix,35 lbs.,who loves to run and smell things. She would pull me around to the point of choking herself. Have used this leash for several months and she can no longer pull me as the leash controls her back legs, it is a pleasure to walk her now,I tried a harness but she got out of it and still choked herself. Hope this info helps you!
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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've tried the collar with our mix (about 40 lbs, supposed to be Shiba Inu in her as well), but it didn't work. However, not with regards to fitting but with regards to not having her pull so much. I've sent it back and got full refund.
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I use this model on both of my Great Danes. Plenty length for them but too much and too big for my mini Dachshunds. I use the small dog on them.
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i would not recomend it on a dog that small. i used it on a cocker spaniel dog that wieghs approximatly 15 pounds.
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Yes. I think the whole unit would be too big for your dog. The shock the collar gives off may be way too much for dog. My dog is a 42lb greyhound/boxer mix and the shock really gets his attention. 97% of the time the vibration feature is enough to get his attention.I would not use this collar on your small dog.
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They work great for small dogs too! I used mine on my parents' King Charles Cavalier with complete satisfaction. Quick, easy, and painless for all parties involved (the dogs AND me :) ).
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If they pull constantly it won't fall off. If they stop and sniff constantly, their legs might slip out. You can adjust it tightly though. I think it might not work on very small dogs. I got a medium for my beagle mix with shorter legs and it works great because she is always in front of me. I just make it really tight and it doesn't fall off when she stops to sniff
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My dog is an energetic 2 year old white german shepherd. She also weighs in at 110 lbs.I had her walk along side the bike (with the attachment on) once daily for 3 days, then I hooked her up and walked the bike with her alongside for 2 walks. Finally once I was sure was OK with it we were off. Other than my boking skills being a little rusty...Bella did fine.No pulling, just a gentle trot along side. It is strong, easy to attach and if room allows youcould also attach a 2nd lead so the dog has more room. 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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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 think you'd be fine with the vibrate and use the level 1 shock as a "hey you didn't listen the first time". Our Maltese mix is about 10-12 pounds. The mechanism does not fit on their personal collars, but the strap is easy to adjust...(I clipped it to wear I needed it and burned the end to prevent raveling) Hope it works for you!!
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We use the Pet safe Little dog remote trainer for bark control on 14 pound maltese/pekinese mx and it works very well. Have never used the shock part, only the noise. Now if we put collar on her she will not bark at all. Only negative is short battery life.
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Probably. My terrier seemed to be at the high end (15 lbs) of small so I got medium and it's a little big which means you can only tighten it so much. Also, it didn't really work for my terrier. He pulls too much. It's great for my other dog though and he really seems to like it. Just FYI, it is possible for the dog to get loose from the harness if you run into one of those crazy situations with other dogs or other distractions.