Benefits of a "gentle leader" leash?
Categories: Dogs
I've been toying around with the idea swapping out my standard leash with the gentle leader. Does anyone have any first-hand experience on the benefits of a gentle leader? Does it really help keep the dog from pulling me down the street?
Tigger Too says,
“Is this anything like a "kinder, gentler leader?" I don't think those work very well. Seriously, though, what is a gentle leader. Got a link or a picture? Just curious.”
Feb 27, 2008 12:50 PM
bbecker2 says,
“A Gentle Leader is different from a standard leash in that it applies pressure to the back of the neck rather than the front of the throat, working with the dog's natural relaxation instinct.
Also, dogs tend to pull against pressure so the gentle pressure at the back of the neck causes the dog to pull backward, not forward. This is supposed to dissuade the dog from leash-pulling. Here's a video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=7zPHnCfH774
Feb 28, 2008 02:13 PM
cornerdogs says,
I used a gentle leader for my vizsla, it was great, after a year or so I could switch back and forth using a regular leash and the gentle leader.
Feb 29, 2008 12:43 PM
amk5 says,
We just started using Gentle Leader, with our almost 2 year old Rottweiler. It's made a world of difference, and is great to help with training also. It helps to teach the dog to heel and 'walk nicely' at your side. I highly recommend.
Apr 24, 2008 03:37 PM
MannerlyMutt says,
I don't like the gentle leader. One, because in order to train off leash correctly using the long line, the gentle leader would severely injure your dog. Metal chain collars or even flat clothe collars (though these put too much pressure on one spot) are preferable to a gentler leader.
May 22, 2008 05:40 PM
throwtheball says,
I love Gentle Leaders, although a lot of dogs won't tolerate them at first and may paw at them or rub their face on the ground to try to remove it. If you teach your dog to associate the gentle leader with something positive (put it on him before dinner or before giving him especially yummy treats) most dogs will eventually get used to it, and trust me, your walking experience will be much more enjoyable for BOTH of you.
I'm not a big fan of choke collars or prong collars, for obvious reasons.
Sep 21, 2008 10:35 PM
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