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Premier Gentle Leader Head Collar Black, Medium | 
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| Brand: Premier
Category: Pet Products
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $10.99
You Save: $9.00 (45%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 7482
Color: Black
Media: Misc.
Size: Medium
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 1.3 x 5.3 x 8
MPN: GL/ Q HC M BLK
Model: GL Q HC M BLK
UPC: 759023019208
EAN: 0759023019208
ASIN: B00074L4RW
Release Date: July 11, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | # 1 Recommended Headcollar endorsed by leading vets and trainers. | | • | Package includes Gentle Leader, training DVD and training guide. | | • | Immediately controls pulling, lunging and jumping. | | • | Painless, humane, never chokes. | | • | Converts to a regular collar for greater flexibility |
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Product Description
The Gentle Leader Headcollar allows you to communicate with your dog in a way that he instinctively understands, translating your requests into "dog language", telling him that you are the leader. The nose loop encircles your dog's muzzle in the same way that a "pack leader" gently but firmly grasps a subordinate's muzzle in his mouth. This is a clear signal to your dog that you are his leader. The neck strap puts pressure on the back of the neck, working with your dog's "opposition reflex" (the natural instinct of dogs to push against pressure, rather than move away). Traditional collars put pressure on the front of the throat, causing dogs to keep pulling even while choking. Gentle Leader's patented design places 80% of the pressure at the back of the neck, taking advantage of the opposition reflex. Your dog will instinctively lean back against the pressure, putting an end to leash pulling forever. Where the nose goes, the body follows. That's why halters are used on horses, it takes very little strength to control a large animal by the head versus the neck. If your dog tries to pull ahead, simply hold the leash firmly and his nose and head turn back to look at you, making it virtually impossible for him to drag you down the street. Dogs feel more secure when they have a firm, gentle leader (that's you). Many experts and owners report the amazing calming effect that Gentle Leader has in helping shy, nervous, or fearful dogs to relax and gain greater confidence.
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 works Great September 20, 2008
I aopted an 80 pound German Sheppard that had no training, she pulls constantly to the point of giving me blishter and she acts really goofy around other dogs. So I purchased the Gentle Lead, watched the DVD, (a must) and she has practically trained herslef, with very slight correction from me. I am very sensative to any pain for ahrm with my companion animals so therefore I was a bit concerned about this lead, but after using it I feel I can recommend it as a useful tool. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PULL HARD OR DO A SHARP JERK/TUG LIKE THE PREVIOUS PERSON MENTIONED. Now we go for walk and thee is no tugging or pulling. Give it a try and I hope you have the same success.
Best $20.00 I ever spent on our dog!! April 30, 2008
THE DVD
1. It's extremely easy to understand with examples of real people with real dogs with real reactions.
2. It's short. You can watch it all in 5-10 minutes that it takes you to change your clothes to walk the dog after work.
3. It shows you potential problems putting the collar on, things you can do wrong, and ways your dog may react with ways to overcome those quickly.
4. It shows you why the collar works, as well as how it works.
5. It shows you why you have to have the appropriate size and how to tell if it's not. (If it's not working, you either bought the wrong size or you're putting it on too loosely! It is NOT the fault of the product.)
THE COLLAR
1. It uses dog behavior and instincts to correct inappropriate dog walking behaviors...pulling ahead, dragging behind, etc.
2. It is very humane, using slight pressure at the exact time of bad behavior, rather than pain or shocking or vocal correction by you at the wrong time.
3. The packaging clearly tells you what size you need, based on sizes of typical breeds. Know how big your dog (or puppy) is and be prepared to compare it against other popular breeds. If it doesn't work when you get it home, you bought the wrong size. It is NOT the fault of the product!
4. It will take you about 10 minutes to put it on if you are very liberal with the treats and you watch the entire video...if not, expect much longer. Because of this, I suggest you NOT take it off until the dog has been wearing it and is completely used to it. (Trust me, you'll know when this is, and it won't be the first day.)
YOUR RESULTS
1. You can walk your dog rather than being dragged.
2. Squirrels, groups of people or kids in the street, birds, the mailman, leaves blowing, insects buzzing by, and other dogs being walked, in yards or behind fences all become interests as you both walk, rather than nuisances for your and signals to run for your dog.
3. No more owner shoulder pain (from being pulled) or dislocation, blisters on your hands (from holding leashes that are so restrictive your hands go numb), or bruised hips (from wrapping the dog's leash around your body for leverage against your dog).
4. No more choking, hacking dogs that can't breathe, pant, eat, or bark.
5. Pleasant 3 MILE (!) walks that are healthful for you and your pup are now your norm, rather than 10-30 minute tolerable frustrations that must be endured on a daily basis for the dog's health and well-being.
6. You still need to train your dog basic commands...sit, stay, come, heel are still needed, but the Gentle Leader can help you with this after your walks and during your regular activities. You'll be in a much better mood to train your dog after a pleasant walk, and your dog can be trained even faster since you look forward to time with your pet.
WHY I SHOULD KNOW
1. I've had our 11 month old (former stray/local shelter rescue) beagle/lab mix for nine days.
2. For the first seven days, I experienced walking results that equaled number three.
3. For the last two days, I'm enjoying walking results equaling number four.
4. My husband and I have spent over $680 dollars in the past nine days on this dog, it's accessories, toys, food, treats, grooming supplies, bedding, crate, gates, leashes, tie-outs, and tags, and it really is the best $20.00 I spent.
IF YOU STILL CAN'T DECIDE
1. Go buy one (your pet store chain carries them). Keep the receipt. If the DVD and collar don't work for you within 24 hours, take it back to the store and exchange it for something more pathetic and ineffective. At least you made an effort before you gave up.
Best training tool out there October 2, 2007
As a dog trainer, I find the Gentle Leader to be an invaluable tool in my tool box. It gives owners the opportunity to physically manage their often very boistrous dog and can jump-start the training process. Be sure to fit it correctly per the manufacturer's directions for best results. It's a great tool and I highly recommend them, ideally starting with puppies to help them get off to the best start possible. It's an excellent dog-friendly gentle way to train a dog.
 YUK September 24, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this because my dog pulls all the time and a trainer had suggested a nose type collar. My arm hurts all the time from her constant pulling and she has a few times almost made me fall. This collar would not fit her right with no amount of adjustment, it put pressure on her eyes. I don't know if my german shorthair's eyes are placed any differently than any other dog but the strap would not stay down on her nose at all. I do not want to do any damage to her so I returned the collar.
Note-- I do not see how playing tug of war would make a dog walk on a leash properly. (a poster from above) I have tried using treats, voice commands, etc and nothing works to control her pulling.
Excellent product September 11, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This was a great investment. My dog has always been energetic and difficult to take on walks. With the Gentle Leader she has tamed her energy and is well behaved and easy going on walks. My children can now walk her.
I highly recommend this to any body who has overly energetic dogs. It is easy on the dog and easy on the walker. Everybody wins.
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