In order to make a dog learn to match his pace with yours, a leash and collar are invaluable tools in dog obedience.
Traditional collars and leashes squeeze the throat when you dog pulls at the leash as they are secured around the neck.
Worse still are choke chains as they heavy metal links can cause damage to the neck muscles as they tighten.
Choking isn't a nice feeling for anyone, least of all a dog, and it's good to remember that this feeling may inhibit his potential to learn properly. Thank heavens then for this next item.
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.
Once alarmed your dog's ability to take in training commands will be severely limited.
The Gentle leader gives you absolute control but in a gentler way.
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.
With the gentle control the leader exerts, your dog will come into line without having to experience those feelings of panic.
Consider how much more receptive your dog would be if he wasn't in a heightened state of emotion.
With four sizes spanning small through to extra large and in two colors the Gentle Leader is one product that doesn't take the approach one size fits all.
This also means that as your dog grows you can upgrade to the next size up.
A dvd accompanies the product to show you how best the get the maximum benefit.
The Gentle Leader is so reasonably priced that you have every reason to buy this fantastic dog restraint.
