After using this, can I go back to normal collar leash, once my dog gets it? or will he always need this?
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I used a Gentle Leader on my 110 lb Ridgeback after he broke 3 pinch collars from pulling and it solved the problem so that my children could walk him. We got him from rescue at age 3 1/2. When he was 13, I adopted (from rescue) a pit/lab mix and decided to switch the Gentle Leader to the new dog. My Ridgeback, even after all those years of not pulling, started pulling again on a regular collar. (He has since passed away.)
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The reason it works is the way it prevents pulling because of the fit. So, no you don't switch back.
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Absolutely. Using a gentle leader promotes easier control of your dog. It is meant to be used as a training tool. Once your dog responds to your verbal commands, it is acceptable to wean them onto a normal collar and leash. I would recommend a harness or a martingale style. This doesn't put stress on your dog's neck and makes them respon easier than a standard collar.
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We have been using the Gentle Leader for about 4-months and I think it depends on the dog. We have enrolled our dog in obedience school classes and are teaching him to walk on leash correctly. My wife prefers to use the gentle leader, I do not because he did not like the Gentle Leader initially and I could handle him. I'm not so sure our dog cares which one we use.
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No, you don't go back. Sometimes when I'm taking my dogs to the vet, or right after a bath for a dry off, I just use the regular collar and they pull and choke. But when they have the lead on, they don't. I have two standard poodles, 75 pounds, and walking without the gentle lead would be impossible. The dog will not like it at first, but they get used to it.
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That totally depends on the dog I think. It's not harmful to the dog...it's just that if they pull, since the leash is attached under the nose, it pulls their head downward, which stops them from seeing ahead, so they stop pulling in order to bring their head up. I don't have plans to stop using it...it chokes less than a normal collar on a dog that pulls.
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Yes, it most likely will. However, I wouldn't just suddenly go on a walk with him using only the collar. Instead, use the collar and a retractable leash if you have one. Decide on a relatively fixed distance away from you that you will start enforcing as the collar's "virtual leash distance", if you will. Whenever your dog approaches the edge of that imaginary circle, give him a little jolt and lock the leash to keep him from going any farther away to reinforce that set distance. If you do this consistently he will learn this behavior to an extent that the physical leash will not be necessary so you can get away with just using the collar Yes, it most likely will. However, I wouldn't just suddenly go on a walk with him using only the collar. Instead, use the collar and a retractable leash if you have one. Decide on a relatively fixed distance away from you that you will start enforcing as the collar's "virtual leash distance", if you will. Whenever your dog approaches the edge of that imaginary circle, give him a little jolt and lock the leash to keep him from going any farther away to reinforce that set distance. If you do this consistently he will learn this behavior to an extent that the physical leash will not... » Read More Yes, it most likely will. However, I wouldn't just suddenly go on a walk with him using only the collar. Instead, use the collar and a retractable leash if you have one. Decide on a relatively fixed distance away from you that you will start enforcing as the collar's "virtual leash distance", if you will. Whenever your dog approaches the edge of that imaginary circle, give him a little jolt and lock the leash to keep him from going any farther away to reinforce that set distance. If you do this consistently he will learn this behavior to an extent that the physical leash will not be necessary so you can get away with just using the collar « Show Less
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If you are consistent and work with them a lot it will train them to walk politely with a normal collar. You can't just use the collar and then expect that they will know to translate that behavior to a regular one. There are training instructions provided in the package if I recall correctly. Personally I just this continually with my dog because it is safer than having the pressure on the neck.
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Since your dog is so young, I would try a regular collar first. My dog was older and already a puller and the collar helped correct that problem.
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Attaching it to the collar would be awful. Think about what would happen in an accident. Your dog would get thrown forward and then stopped abruptly by the neck... Get a harness or let your dog loose.
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The Thunder leash attaches to your dog's regular collar. It then goes around their middle which starts at a bracket that is attached to the clasp. There are slides that are positioned 2 in. before and after where the leash is joined around their middle. My basset usually backs up when he feels threatened (something that happens often) and he has never slipped out of his harness like traditional ones. Worse case scenario, he'll get out of the the belly part but will still be connected at the collar!
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I know this is an old question but I have a 70# Bouvier pup that used to pull on the leash and his prong collar is working like a champ. You might just want to enlist a trainer to help get you started with it.
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I have a lab and she responds very well to this collar. Our trainer said it's more like a reminder for the dogs. It's not meant to hurt them. But I'm sure if you have to keep tugging at it then eventually your dog would catch on. Our trainer suggested a little leash, it's like 12" long that we connect to it. So we actually pull the little pink leash that's connected to the collar. That way our dog isn't wearing a really long walking leash in the house and it's easier to guide your dog to listen instead of having to grab the chain. The triangle part of the chain goes on the top. With a little patience and consistency I think this collar would help. I have a lab and she responds very well to this collar. Our trainer said it's more like a reminder for the dogs. It's not meant to hurt them. But I'm sure if you have to keep tugging at it then eventually your dog would catch on. Our trainer suggested a little leash, it's like 12" long that we connect to it. So we actually pull the little pink leash that's connected to the collar. That way our dog isn't wearing a really long walking leash in the house and it's easier to guide your dog to listen instead of having to grab the chain. The triangle part of the chain goes on the top. With a... » Read More I have a lab and she responds very well to this collar. Our trainer said it's more like a reminder for the dogs. It's not meant to hurt them. But I'm sure if you have to keep tugging at it then eventually your dog would catch on. Our trainer suggested a little leash, it's like 12" long that we connect to it. So we actually pull the little pink leash that's connected to the collar. That way our dog isn't wearing a really long walking leash in the house and it's easier to guide your dog to listen instead of having to grab the chain. The triangle part of the chain goes on the top. With a little patience and consistency I think this collar would help. « Show Less
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Our pooch seems to be generalizing his learning. In the house, he barks once with the collar on, and maybe twice with it off. If we show him the collar, he stops. I haven't tried walking him now without the collar because it helps so much.
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I can't answer this question as the first time I attached it to my dogs collar, she promptly went out and lost it. The collar attachment is not that sturdy and my dog continually goes through all sorts of heavy woods as we live on 10 acres that is her run space.
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My part sheltie rescue is now on his 3rd collar since May. I don't think he got hung and activated the breakaway feature. He has never slipped his standard collar.He is very active and outside a lot. It works well no fleas no attached ticks while wearing it. That's why I've replaced it 2 more times than I wanted to. If I replace it again I'm thinking about attaching it to the inside of his standard collar
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No it doesn't have special attachment for leash, you can tie the leash to a folded stripe part on top of it but it's better keeping your dog's usual collar for the leash.
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Hi J: With my 150lb Great Dane I had to discard the 2nd buckle and secure the device with a zip tie... which was inserted through two (4 total) incisions at the fold over. The collar is great! Very blinky. And you can spot it from blocks (or meters) away. I bought 2 more because I'm a special needs adult who lives in proximity to a battery store where they lock the doors after hours. In no way am I actually 'special needs' apart from being unmotivated to change the battery.I ordered this collar again and will continue doing this until I successfully make a transaction at the battery store. Hi J: With my 150lb Great Dane I had to discard the 2nd buckle and secure the device with a zip tie... which was inserted through two (4 total) incisions at the fold over. The collar is great! Very blinky. And you can spot it from blocks (or meters) away. I bought 2 more because I'm a special needs adult who lives in proximity to a battery store where they lock the doors after hours. In no way am I actually 'special needs' apart from being unmotivated to change the battery.I ordered this collar again and will continue doing this until I successfully make a transaction at... » Read More Hi J: With my 150lb Great Dane I had to discard the 2nd buckle and secure the device with a zip tie... which was inserted through two (4 total) incisions at the fold over. The collar is great! Very blinky. And you can spot it from blocks (or meters) away. I bought 2 more because I'm a special needs adult who lives in proximity to a battery store where they lock the doors after hours. In no way am I actually 'special needs' apart from being unmotivated to change the battery.I ordered this collar again and will continue doing this until I successfully make a transaction at the battery store. « Show Less
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Hello, Andrea from Safespot Locking Leash responding. Our adjustable collar fits all dogs but we recommend that this leash is best suited for dogs over 10lbs. to ensure the comfort of your best friend. Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions. Andrea@pawzdogboots.com
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I would just attach your whole thing to your leash. then when you need a bag pull one out. When you're done un attach till the next walk. hope it helps.
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I tried to find out as much information about these collars as possible. There is one school of thought that says do NOT get a quick release fastener if you have a strong/aggressive dog cuz it's possible for them to tug so hard that this release comes open. It surely makes putting the collar on and taking it off MUCH easier, I can say for sure. Look at some videos on YouTube for great information. Just measure the dogs neck for sizing. It's no problem to take some links out if it's too large. If you choose too small, you can order extra links as well. I've tried other collars and, believe me, this one has no competition.
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This leash is a convertible leash harness - so she might get the harness aspect undone. For a dog that is backing out of a collar- I would suggest trying a "martingale " type collar which works great to keep the dog secure. My border collie mix used to back out of her collar and we tried her with a martingale and we have never had problems .