Quote 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