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Gentle Leader Head Collar - Large - Black | 
 enlarge | Brand: Gentle Leader
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $13.90
New (2) from $13.90
Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 105828
Media: Misc.
ASIN: B0002H3ZKS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Tired of your dog taking YOU for a walk? Quickly controls pulling and lunging. | | • | Teaches sit/stay in one easy lesson! Features two soft nylon straps, | | • | NOT a muzzle. When fitted properly, your dog is free to open his mouth to eat, drink, fetch, etc. | | • | Size: Large - Fits larger dogs with adult weight of more than 60 pounds | | • | And some dogs under 60 pounds with larger heads. |
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Product Description
Tired of your dog taking YOU for a walk? The Gentle Leader Headcollar quickly controls pulling and lunging. Teaches sit/stay in one easy lesson! Features two soft nylon straps - the collar portion fits high at the top of the neck, and the nose loop fits loosely and comfortably across the base of the muzzle. NOT a muzzle. When fitted properly, your dog is free to open his mouth to eat, drink, pant, fetch, bark and even bite - except when you close his mouth by pulling on the leash.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 Works better than anything! May 29, 2008
My one year old Alaskan Malamute constantly pulled on his leash. It seemed especially bad in the winter - like his sled dog nature kicked in when it go cold. I dreaded taking him for walks for fear that he would pull me into a nasty fall on some ice. I tried several different training methods - stopped walked when he pulled (the "be a tree" method), turning directions whenever he pulled, using a short lead, not letting anyone else walk him - but, NOTHING WORKED! Until I saw the Gentle Leader Head Collar being used on the TV show "It's Me or the Dog". I was skeptical, but bought the collar anyway. I was surprised to find that the head collar amazingly cured his bad habits in just one walk. It took him a little while to get used to, but after 5 minutes of bucking, he walked like a polite boy. br /br /Unfortunately, a few months later, he chewed through the leash attachment piece while my husband stopped to talk to neighbors during a walk. My one tiny complaint was that it gave him "leader nose" or wrinkled his fur where it went across the bridge of his nose. I got a Gentle Leader body harness just to see if it would work as well, without the "leader nose". Of course, it doesn't. My Mal actually doesn't even enjoy his harness walks as he spends most of his time biting at the harness across his chest. I'm ordering another head collar getting rid of the cumbersome harness ASAP. br /br /Also, I read the negative review from the alleged dog trainer I really hope that ridiculous review does not discourage a loving dog owner from getting a head collar. For anyone that thinks they're inhumane - I think wanting to keep your dog safe from passing cars is actually the definition of humane, NOT inhumane. Head collars do not harm the dog are much better than a choke chain, prong collar, or harness collar. For anyone that thinks it will cut their dog - if fitted correctly the dog acts as if the collar is not even there. My dog can carry his toys, eat treats, and drink water as if he doesn't even have the head collar on.
Great Collar - With a Bit of Patience, What's Not to Love? May 6, 2008
I swear by the Gentle Leader. It's not a magic pill that will instantly fix all of your dog-walking issues, but when used carefully, patiently, and consistently, it is a wonderful training aid.br /br /It's really unfortunate that some people have a problem with this product because they think that the design is inhumane. I think it is no more inhumane than a horse's bridle and certainly much safer than a pinch-collar or choke chain. With a traditional collar, my little guy would pull until he was blue in the face no matter how long I stood in the middle of the sidewalk waiting for him to calm down--is that humane? I don't think so, but most of the training manuals that I read told me to do just that. But the Gentle Leader goes under your dog's chin, so he can't choke himself.br /br /Before trying to use the Gentle Leader on your dog, be sure to watch the DVD. It will give you valuable advice on acclimating your dog, as well as important safety information. You should never EVER yank on the Gentle Leader (how would you feel if someone yanked YOUR head back?) and you should never leave your dog unattended with this (or any) collar. br /br /Many people become frustrated with Gentle Leader because their dog seems to dislike it. A bit of patience is in order here--after all, your dog has probably never had anything on his face before, so you can't expect him to be totally comfortable immediately. You've got to go really slow here. Before trying to put the Gentle Leader on, praise your dog for looking at or sniffing his new head collar. Then progess from there. I don't think you should just put it on his head and go for a walk (but hey, it might work for you!) br /br /In case you're wondering, with my dog I took things super-slow and decided to walk him several times with the Gentle Leader on but NOT hooked to the leash. In other words, he got used to the feeling of the head collar first before we took the big leap of leading him around on it.br /br /The Gentle Leader does keep dogs from pulling as hard as they would normally pull, just be careful not to let the dog forge ahead of you for the duration of the walk. When pulled taut, the Gentle Leader actually closes your dog's mouth. This means that he can't pant to keep cool if his head collar is pulled tight.br /br /When used carefully and with an eye for safety first, this feature can be used as an excellent training aid for dogs who have difficulty staying calm during walks. My dog had a really awful barking problem when we would see other dogs. It got to the point where I would actually DREAD our walks because it was so difficult to get him to calm down. br /br /Here's what I did: when I would hear the first sounds of a bark coming out, I would pull upward gently to close puppy's mouth before he could start to work himself up with a full-on bark. Then I'd release the hold and stuff a treat into his mouth, praising him for being quiet. br /br /It took about two years of consistent training every single day, but now puppy and I can walk by other dogs with almost no problem at all. It's great. Of course, training is an ongoing process that will continue for the rest of his life, but with the Gentle Leader, some treats, and lots of patience, we've really made some progress.
gentle leader January 14, 2008
This is the best thing I have ever purchased for my dog!! She used to pull me down the street and now with this new head collar she is an angel!! She walks right beside me and I can finally walk her comfortably. She didn't like it on her face at first but she is getting used to it. I use it every time I walk her now!! I love it
Great Item but you must know how to use it April 29, 2007
I own two german shephards who pull on their flat collars. I changed to prong collars which hurt them when they pull. They learned not to pull but I wasn't happy having to use a collar that hurts. I started working with a dog trainer who recommended the gentle leader. It's a very humane collar and doesn't hurt the dog. BUT you must know how to use it. If the dog pulls, you just stop and let the dog feel itself pulling. Never YANK. It also takes following the directions closely to fit it. If you want something easier to work with, the gentle leader easy walk harness might be more suitable. But if you are serious about humane training and want no pulling, it's worth the time in learning how to use this collar.
It gives great results, if you use it properly and consistently. December 6, 2006
Like all great tools, this is a great tool when properly used. It increases your dog's willingness to pay attention to what you say. It is a physical reminder to your dog that you, not him/her, are in control of things. Just as with anything else, do your homework before implementing this very effective tool. Homework includes educating yourself on the principles and strategy of use, proper sizing, proper fitting, etc. And remember, there are no true shortcuts to effective dog training. It takes a balance of the right knowledge, plenty of practice, consistency, and the right tools.
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