Cooper is 9 months and started his second set of puppy classes. He does pretty good on the leash overall but when he sees other dogs he barks and lunges. The trainer suggested he use this gentle leader which he hated putting it on. But hasn't gotten used to it a little. We will see tomorrow during our walk. Has anyone used this and how has it worked for you?
twoboys1214
I much prefer this approach myself:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gnwfZ7xv-E0
The instant a leash goes "tight" you've lost the battle. A better approach is to move on and ignore! No dog to dog intros with I thought my dog was friendly folks!
Dealing with dog reactivity issues head on would look like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9e_1uCQUYvE
That's where I would start.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gnwfZ7xv-E0
The instant a leash goes "tight" you've lost the battle. A better approach is to move on and ignore! No dog to dog intros with I thought my dog was friendly folks!
Dealing with dog reactivity issues head on would look like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9e_1uCQUYvE
That's where I would start.
I have the easy walk harness for Echo. She hates it but it really works. I was going to try the gentle leader but her trainer suggested the harness
He's getting used to it. We only use it for walks. He's doing better but when he sees other dogs and cats he wants to run after them. I guess this is normal for a puppy. Were still working on good manners. Lol!
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Any tool improperly used can do harm! GL,s are not exempt from this! If you yank and crank on a dog with a GL you can damage his neck, it's called leverage!
Not so Gentle Leader
People are free to use what they want, it makes it easy for the rest of us to know which dogs to stay away from!
So the good news to GL people, is that folks like myself that walk our dogs on a loose leash or no leash will gladly give GL folks a very wide berth!
Soooo no dog reactivity issues!
Not so Gentle Leader
People are free to use what they want, it makes it easy for the rest of us to know which dogs to stay away from!
So the good news to GL people, is that folks like myself that walk our dogs on a loose leash or no leash will gladly give GL folks a very wide berth!
Soooo no dog reactivity issues!
Chip18 I feel like some of your posts are accusatory and not necessary, blaming the owner who just wants help. I, for one use the "halti"- it is the gentle leader but with a soft pad around the nose piece. I have NEVER had any reactivity or aggression in my boxer. When he was little and we were training, it was recommended to me by a couple different trainers. He didn't like it at first, but he does great with it now. He has never been leash reactive or aggressive to anyone on our walks, but we have had unleashed dogs come up and try to attack us. For this reason, I use the leave it command on our walks. I think the halti is great because keeping control of the head keeps a lot easier control of their whole body. He doesn't pull and has learned to respect me a whole lot more. I highly recommend it, but yes - like anything- it has to be used correctly and you have to know how to do your part with leading your dog using the halti- there has to be slack in your leash- it can't be tight all the time. Everyone has their own method that works, but please remember the rules on this forum. Thank you.
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I am not accusing anyone of anything?? I am simply saying "any tool" improperly used can be abused! The leash or "whatever" has to be loose, the dog has to be under threshold. You said the same thing.
If the OP is use to pulling and tugging on the dog and does the same thing with the GL, it "could hurt her dog." I did not say it would and I don't "know" if they do that?
The "theory is redirection,forces compliance, with the GL!" If it's a "soft" dog most likely it'll work just fine. If used as intended with the right owner and the right dog no problem!
But there are consequences to it's improper use. That's what I pointed out and offered an "alternative" approach that did not involve a purchase. Only time and patience!
I also explained one possible reason why anyone that walks there dogs with "tools" will see well behaved dogs "disappear" as they approach??
We cross the street or step aside when we see dogs approach "tools," are not in my case. My dogs will wait calmly by my side and I will say "nice dog" or smile!
Those dogs get there space and my dogs stay safe,it's a win for everybody!
Not really sure what board rules that breaks??
If the OP is use to pulling and tugging on the dog and does the same thing with the GL, it "could hurt her dog." I did not say it would and I don't "know" if they do that?
The "theory is redirection,forces compliance, with the GL!" If it's a "soft" dog most likely it'll work just fine. If used as intended with the right owner and the right dog no problem!
But there are consequences to it's improper use. That's what I pointed out and offered an "alternative" approach that did not involve a purchase. Only time and patience!
I also explained one possible reason why anyone that walks there dogs with "tools" will see well behaved dogs "disappear" as they approach??
We cross the street or step aside when we see dogs approach "tools," are not in my case. My dogs will wait calmly by my side and I will say "nice dog" or smile!
Those dogs get there space and my dogs stay safe,it's a win for everybody!
Not really sure what board rules that breaks??
gentle leader
You may have noticed Boxers that have a big wide head and short muzzle and Boxers that have a narrow head and longer muzzle. One is of European lines while the other American. I could never use the leader on my Boxer with the shorter muzzle, since it just will not stay on.
There is a harness that I use where the leash attaches in the front at their chest. But this one also has a second leash attachment on their back behind their head. It comes with its own short leash. I only use the one attachment and my own leash. Works great my dog can not pull when attached in front.
check it out.
http://freedomnopullharness.com
You may have noticed Boxers that have a big wide head and short muzzle and Boxers that have a narrow head and longer muzzle. One is of European lines while the other American. I could never use the leader on my Boxer with the shorter muzzle, since it just will not stay on.
There is a harness that I use where the leash attaches in the front at their chest. But this one also has a second leash attachment on their back behind their head. It comes with its own short leash. I only use the one attachment and my own leash. Works great my dog can not pull when attached in front.
check it out.
http://freedomnopullharness.com
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