Our Shaggy is now 80 pounds and I just converted to a
Gentle Leader leash with loop around the snout, right
below his eyes. We were previously using a prong
collar which seemed to help and we always walk him to
the side so he knows we're his leader. I have found
that the Gentle Leader really works well and when I
jog with him, he is so happy. At first, he fought it
for a few seconds but I just ignored him and kept
going and he actually likes it now and gets excited to
go out. He just weighs so much and it's difficult to
keep telling him to heel and yank him back all the
time! Especially when he's excited to play with other
dogs!
Christa
--- Laurie Mandigo-Stoba & Ian Stoba
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> We have used the harness type with Tycho, and I like
> it. It has a
> ring on the chest part, and a regular leash goes
> through this ring
> and attaches to a normal buckle collar. For some
> reason the pressure
> downwards inhibits pulling and makes him much easier
> to handle. The
> instructions were pretty simple and easy to
> understand, and it's the
> type recommended by our trainer. We got the largest
> harness size and
> adjusted it near the smallest end as he's still
> growing and approx 70
> lbs.
>
> Regards, Laurie
>
> On Sep 19, 2006, at 2:58 PM, John wrote:
>
> > Our Lady, Margaux weighs 50 lbs. and is through
> growing. Since she
> > came to us last week, we wanted to work on her
> walking beside and
> > slightly behind on a leash. Of the 'gentle leader'
> (Premier brand),
> > what's your experience? Some don't want the collar
> type that loops
> > around the muzzle. And, do you remember if you
> bought the medium or
> > large? Apparently she's the right shape for either
> of those.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Margaux with John & Sherrie
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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