Walking On A Leash UPDATED PICTURES

**gwen** · 03-04-2007, 09:04 AM

Buy a gentle leader they are brilliant!!

**agilityk9trainer** · 03-04-2007, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by gwen

Buy a gentle leader they are brilliant!!

I agree. Trained proerly, they are a powerful tool for the average dog owner.

**Canis-Lupess** · 03-04-2007, 01:07 PM

The Gentle leader was invented by UK pet behaviourist Peter Neville was it not?

The Late John Fisher also devised a similar one that he called a col-leash but I don't know where you can get those now he has passed on.
I know the col-leash was adjustable to grow with the dog so you could use it on them as a puppy and just adjust it as they grew so no buying seperate collars and leads for different stages of growth.

Both are designed to prevent the dog from learning to pull partly my making it so that there is nothing to pull against.

**NicoleLJ** · 03-04-2007, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Canis-Lupess

The Gentle leader was invented by UK pet behaviourist Peter Neville was it not?

Both are designed to prevent the dog from learning to pull partly my making it so that there is nothing to pull against.

I use a halti with Sheena. And many Service dog facilites and trainers use haltis to train the dogs and also for the dogs to wear and use when working. They are great for teaching the dogs to not sniff things, lick people and the like. Sheena wears one when working because just like her vest it is a signal that she is working when it is put on and she is to not be distracted at all. She is also trained to walk perfectly on a collar as well but we have trained her that when she is on leash with the collar she has a little more freedom to sniff things and greet people. So for her depending on which she is wearing tells her what is acceptable behaviour or not. I would defiantely suggest the halti or gentle leader as a training aid.

As for who ever said the dogs will be trained to walk on the left in a training class, this is not mandatory at all. Which ever side is more comfortable for you is the side you walk your dog on and train your dog on. The only time it is a must is most likely in competitions for obedience. Otherwise it is what ever side works for you. Many Service dogs are trained to walk at heel on either side. Both Sheena and Luca are trained to walk at heel on either side depending on which side I direct them too.
Nicole

**jenniffercalder** · 03-05-2007, 05:11 PM

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.

**timlewis** · 03-05-2007, 05:38 PM

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.

and a puppy shot

**NicoleLJ** · 03-05-2007, 05:58 PM

Think of a head halter for a horse. Similar thing. Here is a picture of Sheena wearing one while working at a carnival:

And this one is when we were in a business

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

**lizbud** · 03-05-2007, 05:59 PM

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.

**mike001** · 03-05-2007, 06:11 PM

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.

**mike001** · 03-04-2007, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by gwen

Buy a gentle leader they are brilliant!!

I agree, they are easy on the handler, your dog learns to walk on your left without pulling and once he realizes you are in control you can dispense with it, unless needed for absolute control. They aren't used to train in classes in this area, but lots of people use them to keep the dog under control. When we go out for excercise we are fortunate to have trails and bush a few hundred ft. away and we turn the dogs loose to run free and do all the sniffing they want.