Every dog has moments where he might turn tail and run or get too interested in something he shouldn’t, this is where a collar and leash come in handy, although it might seem a bit mean to have to restrain him.
Don’t forget too that during obedience classes a collar and leash are necessary equipment, to persuade him to obey commands and curb him when he isn’t playing ball.
Old fashioned collars and leashes only fit around the neck, meaning that your dog’s windpipe is constricted when he tries to lunge away.
Damage can be caused by the choke chain too as the shackles encircle the neck – remember those from the nineties?
DogBuffs is really excited about the Gentle Leader, as we support any dog restraint which offers the dog a good training experience.
Premier have designed the Gentle Leader Headcollar, the restraint of choice of animal doctors and dog obedience trainers, with safety in mind, and to provide a better experience for your dog.
In the same way as we would become alarmed if someone was throttling us, your dog’s lesson in obedience will come down to exactly that.
Well your dog is just the same, and when dogs are panicked, it’s very hard to teach them anything.
The Gentle leader is a much kinder yet effective method of providing total head control.
The smooth nylon of which the Gentle Leader is made is soft against skin, and it is worn on the head with an added piece over the nose.
The pressure is applied through two areas, the muzzle and the back of the head, so that when your dog pulls away, his whole head is controlled rather than just his throat.
Dogs will respond much better to this form of restraint as they won’t feel threatened or panicked.
It’s so much easier to train and control a calm dog rather than one who is frightened.
With a choice of two colors, red and blue your dog will look handsome and the four sizes mean that all dogs can have a Gentle Leader that fits correctly.
This also means that as your dog grows you can upgrade to the next size up.
It even comes with a helpful, informative, instructional DVD which provides methods of training using the Gentle Leader.
Effective, gentle and well priced – what are you waiting for?
It’s a new age in dog restraints, with Gentle Leader at the forefront.