Shes a big dog mixed breed. I wont use the harness because it constricts their chest, which i think is medically wrong to do. i use the nose piece. it work, she doesn’t pull. but as soon as i take it off she pullz. Shes about 110 lbs healthy weight. but she doesnt like the gentle leader after 2 yrs of using it. her tail is never up on the walks. take the gentle leader off, and her tail is up and shes excited to sniff. but she pullz non stop and i’m only 14 i dont way alot if she sees a bunny she yanks the leash right outa my hand. but i want her to be happy too!!!! i want her tail up!!!! i tried the halti but same reaction. what can i do? shes had obediance training.
i dont want her off the leash but i want a way to make her like the gentle leader or if theres something better than the leader?
You can try a special collar called the Illusion Collar by Cesar Millan (The Dog whisperer). It sits higher up on the dog’s neck to prevent them from pulling so you are more in control.
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June 9th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
That’s just too bad for her. I’m sure given the choice, my dogs would be much happier galavanting around the neighborhood with no leash….but I’m not giving them that option.
It is for your own good, the dog’s own good, and also for the benefit of other people/animals you meet up with for her to wear her gentle leader. The other alternative is no walks…and I’m sure she REALLY would not be happy about that.
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June 9th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
after frequent use… she will get used to it. some dogs take a bit longer than others, but it’s so much easier for you to control her. just be persistant and patient. when she realizes that you are not giving in… she will!
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June 9th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
You can try a special collar called the Illusion Collar by Cesar Millan (The Dog whisperer). It sits higher up on the dog’s neck to prevent them from pulling so you are more in control.
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http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/products/i-collar.php
http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/products/collar_faq.php
June 9th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
You should really consider the harness made by the gentle leader folks. It clips in the FRONT, unlike a regular harness which clips in the back and can actually encourage pulling in some of the larger breeds.
The chest harness does not constrict air flow, lung function, or chest movements. Harnesses should always be fitted like collars: if you cannot put two fingers in between the collar or harness and the dog, it is TOO TIGHT. A harness that is on properly doesn’t hurt the dog.
If you have a Petsmart near you, they might actually exchange your gentle leader head collar for the gentle leader harness (it is called the Easy Walk), even though you’ve been using the head collar for awhile. Also, around here I’ve found that the employees are really good about opening up harnesses and stuff like that and letting you try them out in the store. They can really add up if you can’t find the right one, and they’ll find you the right size, right style, and make sure it fits the dog right and actually works.
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Petsmart.com: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751027
June 10th, 2009 at 12:34 am
There are different harnesses you can try, not all of them put pressure on the same place. Most will pressure the chest bone, which is not constricting anything (this is where sled dogs pull against, it’s an ok pressure point).
She may need more obedience training if she’s not heeling right at your knee when asked. It’s not a ‘heel’ if she’s in front of or behind you or 3′ away from your siide.
If nothing else,keep using the gentle leader. Use praise with her and make it known that she’s doing it right when she’s listening to you. A dog that yanks away from you can be hit by a car very easily. Happy or not, her safety is your first issue. I’d say get more obedience training as she doesn’t sound reliable in the heel command.
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June 10th, 2009 at 1:05 am
This is not a question of equipment but a question about training. Enroll her in a good obedience class. The city parks and recs often have them for low cost. They will help you to train your dog to walk with you happily no matter what you have on her head or neck.
You are not too young or too small. Your trainer will give you techniques to handle your dog.
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June 10th, 2009 at 1:30 am
The regular lead is just fine. Put her on it and go for a nice walk. Walk until the dog gets tired. When the dog is tired, let her sit for about 2 minutes then start back towards home. She’ll rest when she gets home and remember that the more she pull’s, the longer you go.
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June 10th, 2009 at 2:18 am
I’d stick with it. I tried the Gentle Leader on my dog for a while and gave up too soon. About six months later I went back to it, and this time I stuck with it. She’s doing great on it not. Walks by my side of a step behind me with very little need to put pressure on it. It gets annoying at first because you start to think, “Damn is this dog EVER going to give in?” But eventually they do. Read the manual VERY carefully and follow every step to a T. One missed point can screw up the whole thing. Good luck!
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