Quote Originally Posted by SunsetRose
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If I remember correctly, your not supposed to snap the leash at all with the head halti. The way it works is basically prevents the dog from moving forward and if it tries to lunge or pull, it ends up turned around and facing you. I'm trying to look it up, but apparantly the gentle leader homepage is down.
Yes- that is the potential problem. Just like a misused prong collar and damage the tracea..
Also- even with a nylong choke collar, the glands around the neck can be bruised if used incorrecly.
I use the reverse method- even it means like to me we are getting nowhere at first- or it takes a long time to go anyway- they learn pretty quick, with instant praise on the follow about turn.. Some dogs learn this real quick- others do not. However- being consistant works. That means every walk needs the commitment- if the dog pulls you reverse your direction.