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Gentle Leader Headcollars
Premier Gentle Leader Headcollars
Do you find that whenever you take your dog for a walk
it seems as if he is walking you? A great tool to use is
the Gentle Leader Headcollar from Premier Pet Products.
The Gentle Leader is similar to the kind of halter you
would use for a horse and is very effective in reducing
pulling. Gentle Leader Headcollars come in various sizes
for medium to giant sized dogs. You may want to use a
regular dog collar in addition to the Gentle Leader but
it is not necessary.
The key to the Gentle Leader is proper fitting. It is
quite easy to fit the Gentle Leader Headcollar by
yourself providing you purchase the size recommended on
the packaging, however some people find it easier to ask
a pet professional for assistance. It does take many
dogs a short time to adjust to the feel of a Gentle
Leader, but most dogs accept them readily.
To put a Gentle Leader Headcollar on your dog, pull the
loop through the double metal ring. This loop fits over
your dogs muzzle. It should fit midway between the eyes
and nose of your dog. Then affix the clasp behind your
dogs ears. This should be pulled tightly and should not
be around the back of your dogs neck.
A good way to get your dog to accept his new Gentle
Leader is to put it on for a short period of time every
day for a few days around the house. After that, short
walks around the neighborhood will help the adjustment
period. Many dogs will learn to stop pulling after just
a few short jaunts wearing their Gentle Leader
Headcollar.
The Gentle Leader also has many additional benefits. It
is often used in training classes to aid in canine
behavior modification. Many trainers recommend the
Gentle Leader Headcollar to assist in teaching dogs not
to jump while greeting people, to reduce barking, and
even to help dogs with aggression problems. It is also
often easier to teach a dog to sit, stand and lay down
while using a Gentle Leader.
Many people often mistake Gentle Leader Headcollars for
muzzles. This product is not a muzzle. Your dog can
still drink, eat, and pant normally. However if you wish
to muzzle your dog for a very brief period while using
the Gentle Leader, you can merely pull on the leash
gently to close your dogs mouth. This is not
recommended except in extreme circumstances.
Many people who have dogs who pull tend to use choke
collars or prong collars. The Gentle Leader Headcollar
is a great alternative. It is very humane and works well
in communicating with your dogs instinctual language.
If your dog is aggressive to other dogs or people, choke
chains and prong collars may communicate the wrong
message to your dog. The Gentle Leader allows you to
lead the dog by his head so he does not have the option
to pull, therefore eliminating potential problems that
one may have using other kinds of collars.
The Gentle Leader Headcollar is made of soft but heavy
duty nylon for added comfort and control for your dog.
Gentle Leaders come in various colors including black,
red, and blue to match all of your favorite leashes. The
Gentle Leader from Premier Pet Products can be purchased
at most pet supply stores and from many dog trainers.
About the Author
Jennifer MacRostie lives in Wisconsin with her husband
and their Border Collie and three cats. She is a
freelance writer and columnist for WOOF. She has worked
in the veterinary industry for four years. She is a new contributor to http://www.my-dog-collar.com
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