I use a gentle leader when leash walking my airedale terrier. I wonder if it is not hard on my dog's ears sinius and eyes. has anyone ever experinced any negitive effects from one.
2007-01-09 14:38:57 · 7 answers · asked by going to the dogs 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
We had to get a gentle leader for our dog when we first adopted him from the pound. He pulled so hard, he was actually pulling my back out. Of course being a Siberian Husky, it is his instinct to pull. We just had to teach him though that he could pull when we allowed it, and when we said "no pull" it meant no pull. ANYWAY, he hated the gentle leader, but it did not injure him. We no longer need to use the gentle leader, as he now responds to "no pull".
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2007-01-09 14:45:18 · answer #1 · answered by Josie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never seen any ear, eye, sinus, or other problems caused or aggravated by a gentle leader. The forces exerted are gentle ones, like the name says. I wouldn't leave it on 24/7 as it's not designed for that. The Gentle Leader is one of my favorite products, I recommend it all the time. It's very humane and a lot more effective than harnesses, chokers, pinch collars, and shock collars.
2007-01-09 22:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by lizzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No negative effects. I have used a halti and gentle leader, I've used choke and prong collars. I won't ever use a choke/prong again. I found the halti to scare people. It looked too much like a muzzle.
The gentle leader is wonderful. It's really helped with my problem puller dogs. I'd recommend one to anyone with a problem teaching the "heel" or "leave it" command.
2007-01-09 23:01:27 · answer #3 · answered by Jupiter 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO--I USE A SIMILIAR LEAD CALLED THE "HALTI" FOR MY BIG STUBBORN DOG-THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE GENTLE LEADER AND THE HALTI IS: THE HALTI HAS A SAFETY STRAP THAT ATTACHES FROM THE HEADPIECE TO THE DOGS REGULAR COLLAR SO IF THEY BY CHANCE, GET IT OFF THEIR HEAD (AND THEY CAN) THE SAFETY STRAP IS STILL ATTACHED TO THE DOG AND HIS LEASH AND TO YOU AS WHERE THE GENTLE LEADER DOES NOT HAVE THIS FEATURE. THE IDEA BEHIND THE "HEADCOLLAR" AS THIS IS WHAT THEY ARE BOTH CLASSIFIED AS IS LIKE A BRIDLE FOR A HORSE-ESPECIALLY FOR A BIG DOG-WHERE THE HEAD GOES, THE BODY MUST FOLLOW-NO HARM WILL BE DONE TO YOUR DOG
2007-01-09 22:50:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, my dad has two chocolate labs and he has found that the gentle leaders are the safest, most effective way to walk them. It was recommended to him by his vet, I think. Much better than the "choke" collars!
2007-01-09 22:42:21 · answer #5 · answered by Delvala 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The behavior specialist at my hospital (that is, a veterinarian who is board certified in behavior and NOT a "specialist" because he says so) highly recommends them to his "high energy" patients. He feels that they are extremely safe and effective.
2007-01-09 22:53:17 · answer #6 · answered by tmrvt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from what I have heard it is the best for controlling your dog. I have never heard of any bad
2007-01-09 22:55:40 · answer #7 · answered by karena k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋