I'm looking to buy a gentle leader for my pit bull, but I am unsure what size to get. I followed the weight requirements when I bought his harness, and ended up having to go buy the bigger size because of his chest and shoulders. He is 52 lbs and the medium says for up to 60lbs... but I don't know if he's done growing? he is 9 months. His neck is 17.5 inches around. So, here is the question... Medium or Large?
2006-09-01 12:01:56 · 6 answers · asked by MotherBear1975 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I had to rebuy when I bought is *chest* harness (which he doesn not respect)
2006-09-01 12:08:25 · update #1
I can't afford to buy both, and I have to buy online, as I live in Japan and there aren't any pet stores that have alot for big dogs
2006-09-01 12:19:40 · update #2
I would go witht he large as he is a pitt and will have a fiarly thick snout and that is the main thing you are trying to fit with the gentle leader.
They work very well and much better than a harness.
When you use a harness it spreads out the position of the pressure to the dogs chest and allows them to actually pull harder than if they were in a collar.
The gentle leader is easy to use and safe and will make walking much safer for you and the dog.
Good luck.
2006-09-01 14:27:33 · answer #1 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I swear, some of these people don't read when they answer.
He lives in JAPAN, and has to buy on line.
His dog doesn't respect the HARNESS that he has already purchased, and is now looking for the gentle lead.
I would go for the larger size, because at 9 months the pup isn't done growing yet, and pits have a huge jaw.
Good luck
2006-09-01 19:25:17 · answer #2 · answered by bmoline 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If your dog is friendly - bring him to your local Petco or Pet Smart and have one of the associates fit a Gentle Leader on your dog and then your problem is solved. Most of the Gentle Leaders and Halti set ups are adjustable for a custom fit.
I would not recommend a harness for your breed of dog. Too much chest muscle and pit bulls have such tenacity. once you teach your pit bull how to walk using the Gentle Leader - you should continue instruction through Basic and Advanced Obedience.
Since there are so many negative stories pertaining to the entire pit bull breeds and their look a-likes and even pit bull mixed breeds - We, (the dog lovers of the world) depend on every single responsible pit bull owner to have their dog trained well enough so the community sees the beauty and intelligent side of the pit bull breed. Ask for professional help from someone at your local rescue shelter or check out your local pit bull rescue and see if they have a local trainer that assists at the rescue.
Many times a trainer that works with a breed rescue, will give hefty discounts for pit bull owners. It is their way of helping to remove this nightmare of Hysteria concerning Pit Bulls.
Thanks for listening.
2006-09-01 19:12:14 · answer #3 · answered by Angel 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would go with a large just in case he grows. You can make the large size a little smaller cant you?
2006-09-01 19:04:27 · answer #4 · answered by buddrfly421 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't the gentle leader the head harness?????????????????????
Why would the chest or shoulders matter???
2006-09-01 19:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say both just in case
2006-09-01 19:16:45 · answer #6 · answered by heartlesslover 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋