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The Gentle Leader

Is your dog a puller? You may want to try the Gentle Leader. This head-collar is not a muzzle — the dog is able to eat, drink, pant, play, bark, and even bite when the Gentle Leader is on. The Gentle Leader has two straps — one loops loosely around the muzzle and one loops around the neck. The nose loop helps mimic pack behavior — an alpha will grab a subordinate’s muzzle in his mouth to demonstrate dominance. The nose loop lets your dog know that you are his superior. The neck strap puts pressure at the back of … Continue reading →

Dog Harness Basics

There are LOTS of different harnesses out there. It all depends on what you want the harness for! A regular harness — that distributes the pulling force across the chest and shoulders — can actually help your dog pull harder. In my situation, I’m just looking for something that Moose can’t wriggle out of. So if a harness fits snugly and prevents him from breaking free, I’m happy. Small dogs can’t pull against a harness very well — they are too low to the ground — but medium and large sized dogs can use the harness to tow some pretty … Continue reading →