Does your dog act strange when wearing this pack? My dog refuses to obey commands when she's wearing this, and just stands there looking at me.
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@G. Gao. My Siberian husky lines up in front of me when he sees me holding the vest. His mood doesn't change at all and still obeys my commands. Try giving her treats and make her feel good about wearing the pack. Maybe she feels it's punishment?...Good luck.
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Actually he knows that the backpack means time for a run. He helps put it on and take it off. It took wearing it a few times, but now whenever I pick it up he comes and sits for me to put it on,
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It could be that she is not used to wearing it. Sometimes is difficult for dogs to get used to wearing things, they don´t know how to move with the new item and they lost their sense of the dimensions of their body. My dog was already used to wearing a back pack, we had an Outward Hound Quick Release Back Pack by Kyjen, so it wasn't difficult for him to wear de new one. You dog is probably scared of wearing something for the first time. It is important to let her explore de back pack before putting it on her. It could also help to give your dog lots of treats the first's times she is wearing the back pack and to incentive her to move with really delicious treats. It could be that she is not used to wearing it. Sometimes is difficult for dogs to get used to wearing things, they don´t know how to move with the new item and they lost their sense of the dimensions of their body. My dog was already used to wearing a back pack, we had an Outward Hound Quick Release Back Pack by Kyjen, so it wasn't difficult for him to wear de new one. You dog is probably scared of wearing something for the first time. It is important to let her explore de back pack before putting it on her. It could also help to give your dog lots of treats the first's times she is... » Read More It could be that she is not used to wearing it. Sometimes is difficult for dogs to get used to wearing things, they don´t know how to move with the new item and they lost their sense of the dimensions of their body. My dog was already used to wearing a back pack, we had an Outward Hound Quick Release Back Pack by Kyjen, so it wasn't difficult for him to wear de new one. You dog is probably scared of wearing something for the first time. It is important to let her explore de back pack before putting it on her. It could also help to give your dog lots of treats the first's times she is wearing the back pack and to incentive her to move with really delicious treats. « Show Less
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Try pairing the backpack and rewarding her with treats while putting it on and walking her. Also, start with light weight stuff or even nothing in the pack. Good luck.
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The first walk with her pack was a little odd, but a couple minutes into it she was fine. She loves it now. Gets excited when she sees it.
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The more the dog pulls, the tighter the leash gets, regardless the direction the dog pulls. The problem I have with the leash is that with just normal well behaved walking the leash doesn't doesn't stay in the general position pictured but tends to slide back to around the dogs waist, below the ribs. I don't that really effects much, I just don't care for that.
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Our pooch seems to be generalizing his learning. In the house, he barks once with the collar on, and maybe twice with it off. If we show him the collar, he stops. I haven't tried walking him now without the collar because it helps so much.
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No, the dog if he really wants to can maneuver the gentle leader above the eyes. My dog had a fit because he wanted to play with another dog and it got moved around.
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It depends on the dog. I have two vizslas. One still needs the collar periodically, while the other rarely needs it. The one that needs the collar won't engage in the behavior at all with the collar on, but will on occasion if I take it off.
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The harness has not bothered my dog, and she now has two of the harnesses. However, while my dog's coat is short, it is also thick...thick in the sense that you have to work to see her skin. This answer might not have helped, but I wanted to give you an accurate answer.
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Eek..Since my dog does not 'go' while wearing it, I have not yet washed it! I was planning on hand-washing, though since is so small.
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Yes, my dog is aggressive toward some dogs and it allows you to get his attention focused on you instead of the dog. When he pulls, the gentle leader pulls his head back to you (kind of like with a horse). I even have one for my 30 pound dog because he pulls too. Of course, it is just a strap, not a muzzle in any way as a lot of people think it is.
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Learning to whistle is difficult. I am not sure I was whistling properly. My Aussie mostly ignored the whistle, and I didn't spend much time trying to improve my technique. I don't know if it was me or my stubborn dog. He responds much better to voice commands than the whistle.
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It works great for that. I have a Bernese Mountain Dog, same issue. Doesn't seem to bother her at all.
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That is the reason I bought this collar and although it gives me a much better control over my dog, I still haven't been able to stop her. from attempting to lunge. What I do is step on her leash so that she can't get to the other the other dog and make her sit. until the other dog passes. Without this collar she still reverts back to the uncontrolled behavior.
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My dog did not like hers, but the directions say not to leave them on long periods of time. I thought it would be helpful for her when we are out of town but she could not wear it that long according to directions.
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Our dog does not have that reaction at all. It quiets him and he just continues to enjoy the walk. Maybe your dog is allergic.
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On my very stubborn Airedale-Great Pyreenes, I used it all the time initially. (Ionly use the vibration, not the shock but he acts as if he has been stung by bees.) Although he wore it constantly, I would just work on one behavior (barking, eating poo, 'wait', and now, I have given up on the poo thing because I just wasn't up to watching him every second he was outside). I've also failed in the 'don't eat off the counter' thing. He just drank a whole glass of Baileys, so this could be an interesting evening. I take it off now (he's nearly two) until the behavior we've been working on pops up again, or he's having a particularly bad day. I can't say enough nice things about the widget. I tried a shock collar first, and I would watch him grit his teeth and just take it...not stopping barking at all.
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Mesh in front not in the back but my dog dosent mind it because he can still see me and all around him
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It took me several adjustments to get it to fit right. Try letting out on the front adjustment and tightening the one that goes around the chest to see if that might move the straps back . That worked on mine . you could probably make some fleece pads if that doesnt work and than readjust . Remember that this halter isnt meant to be that total answer to pulling. They also still need training as well. It just throws them a bit off when they try to pull. Before our Poodle got the hang of the harness and training he sort of learned to walk sideways to make the harness not work the way it should lol! It took me several adjustments to get it to fit right. Try letting out on the front adjustment and tightening the one that goes around the chest to see if that might move the straps back . That worked on mine . you could probably make some fleece pads if that doesnt work and than readjust . Remember that this halter isnt meant to be that total answer to pulling. They also still need training as well. It just throws them a bit off when they try to pull. Before our Poodle got the hang of the harness and training he sort of learned to walk sideways to make the harness not work the way it... » Read More It took me several adjustments to get it to fit right. Try letting out on the front adjustment and tightening the one that goes around the chest to see if that might move the straps back . That worked on mine . you could probably make some fleece pads if that doesnt work and than readjust . Remember that this halter isnt meant to be that total answer to pulling. They also still need training as well. It just throws them a bit off when they try to pull. Before our Poodle got the hang of the harness and training he sort of learned to walk sideways to make the harness not work the way it should lol! « Show Less
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I would definitely give it a shot! As long as the straps got around her I think you're fine. Even if the backpack doesn't go all the way down her back. This backpack is perfect and has been a lifesaver for us! My dog protested it at first but now it's just habit. Good luck!