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Originally Posted by timlewis
I am new to the dog world too, I have only had my dog for a few months, I asked this question too and I was advised to buy a gentle leader it only cost £9.00 dont know what that is in dollars but it changed everything for me, I have a GSD so he is very strong, but now I am in control if I want to let him wander ahead I can and I can also get him to heel too without any effort he learnt very quickly and now we are both happy.
Good job, Gwen!! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by gwen
I agree that the gentle leader is the greatest tool for instant control. What I really love about it is that I see weaker individuals with big strong dogs pulling them around and really hurting their arms. When they change to a gentle Leader, they have total control and no sore arms. The nice thing is that when the dog is fully trained and knows what is expected, you dispense of it and your dog will walk on a flat collar and loose lead. I've seen some owners keep them on their dogs for aggression issues, but then that would be another category. I mostly see this at Pet Smart, where owners want to bring their dogs, but can't control the aggression. This way they get to bring the dog and everyone is happy.
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Originally Posted by gwen
Congrats on having the GSD experience. My RB Buddy was Shep/Huskie
mix and a delight to live with. :) I accomplished the same training for Buddy
but, used a different method. I am so glad it worked. :)
I read the book by John Fisher entitled 'Why Does My Dog?" This was a great book to read, however the Col-leash can be purchased from Think Dog Products, Crow Hall Farm, Northfield Road, Soham, Nr Ely, Cambs (Tel 01353 720431; Fax 01353 624202). Hope this is of some help. :)
Exactly what is a gentle leader im not sure, i dont have a big pet store within a hour and a half of me. And it has been a long time since i have visited PT, here are some pix of Daisy now she is 8 months old now. We got just got back from our walk a little while ago and i took these when we got back.http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/100_0560.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/100_0543.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/100_0536.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/100_0539.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/100_0544.jpg
and a puppy shot
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...100_2519-1.jpg
Think of a head halter for a horse. Similar thing. Here is a picture of Sheena wearing one while working at a carnival:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...63681E5135.jpg
And this one is when we were in a business
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...pphpxGdIzq.jpg
I don't hold the leash. Instead it is attached to my waist and then attached to her. So I have both hands free to take care of the kids and check things out. Makes things very handy using a belt leash.
Nicole
Wow Tim, she's grown so much. Daisy is a beautiful Boxer. :) You can
buy in person, or online I guess. Any pet store should have them. I never
used them, but they work for some people. Best of luck with the walk.
Tim,
With her you will want a Gentle Leader (GL) vs. a Haltie. I actually prefer the Haltie, but it's only for dogs who have regular sized snouts. She'll do best with a Gentle Leader that can be sized to fit her snout.
I would expect most pet stores - even small ones - should have a GL or be able to order you a GL. the advantage of a large store like a Petsmart or a Petco is you can get help from a trainer in sizing the GL (assuming the trainer at that store is a decent trainer, which isn't always the case). I'm sure you can get a GL on the internet pretty easily as well.
You'll want to read the instructions and watch the video. The dog has to be trained to the GL properly. It's a great tool when trained correctly.
Some of our vets used to carry them. I'm wondering if you could ask your vet about it, they might carry them or know where you can get one. Plus, the vet likes to adjust them on the dog so it's on properly. Lots of people don't realize exactly how to adjust it and the dog ends up chafed.
I use a collar on my dogs when I work with them. I either take them into our basement or in our own yard. Lets Go is a command I use to ask my dog to move out. I keep them on my left side controllling them with the dog leash. When the dog starts tugging I use a quick but not hurtful tug. I allow the dog to move ahead after the first tug if he/she keeps tugging I use a quick but not hurtful tug to give the dog the hint I am in command. It may take lots of what I call corrections but they do catch on. You have to be consistant & I usually work with them about 15 minutes a day to start with. The idea is to teach the dog to not tug & walk along at your command. Praise your dog when he/she does what you want.
She's a beautiful dog!
I don't blame you for not wanting to choke her or use methods like that....There's no need for them anyway and I don't understand why people would want to cause pain to their dog when there are ways of doing it with treats and praise and love.
I was just reading a book last night and it mentioned a new type of harness that is becoming popular. Unlike most harnesses in which you snap the leash on the back, this new design allows you to snap it on in front at the dogs chest. It uses a similar concept to a GL or halti it seems, making it more difficult for the dog to pull and causing the dog to turn around towards you if it does lunge or pull.
Maybe somebody here who has used one before can share their experience using it.
Here is another type. http://www.poodle-oo.com/shopping/prod/29979397.htm Its a anti pull harness. This is one that has been around for a while. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2001+114007
the best way to get a dog under control on leash is to
get its head in your own control without the control of
his own head the dog cant lead himself it has to be lead
but i think the best thing to do is to by a gentle leader ,
head harness etc.
She's grown into a beautiful young lady. I like how her ears turned out, not exactly boxer like but still beautiful.
NicoleLJ, I LOVE your Sheena, she's absolutely beautiful!