Hi, Buddy! You are very handsome. You look so happy in this picture. Congrats on your Canine Good Citizenship certification. That is awesome. About the leashes, we tried the "gentle leader" in our house, but our dog was like a bucking bronco in it. She flipped around and cried. Now we have Cesar's "Illusion" collar. It works better, but squirrels are still fun to chase, if you know what I mean. Anyway, enjoy your special day. No matter what collar or leash you wear, have fun on your walks! Congrats on DOTD and have fun!