Comments on: Best Dog Head Halters: A Method For Pull-Free Walking

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:38:12 +0000

In reply to Ben Team.

I want to point out that somehow the arriving was never fixed to change the description of the Gentle Leader to show it doesn’t have a safety strap to connect it to a regular neck collar. Please fix this as I would have chosen a different model when I bought mine if I hadn’t seen on this and other websites the incorrect information.

On the whole the GL has worked as far as helping me train my dog. After a month of a few minutes at least once a day (about 85 % of days) my Heeler never liked wearing it, but he tolerates it. He feels the same way about his regular collar and car harness so I think he just doesn’t like wearing anything.

I am thinking of getting one with cheek straps as he can get this off of I don’t keep watch constantly. I’m not sure how he’ll do with more facial coverage, though.

By: Ellen R

Ellen R — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:37:07 +0000

In reply to David Miller. yes i agree, the training collar/prong i have used in special cases and it helps a lot, I don't like the "choke chains" that do a lot of damage.

By: David Miller

David Miller — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:24:08 +0000

A better alternative to the halters you mention, presuming a halter is the best choice for a particular dog, is the K-9 Bridle. I have used these when the dog does not do well on other types of training collars. The Martingale-style neck loop and the loop around the upper muzzle of the dog below the eyes is designed and functions to minimize the types of injuries identified with other types of halters. I have no association with the manufacturer or sellers of this product. I have used it, the product has proven to be safe, and it is effective. It does require some conditioning with most dogs as with all halters.

I completely disagree with your description and characterization of prong collars. Although it is a current fad among those belonging to a certain dog training mass movement to make the kinds of assertions regarding prong collars typified by that within this article, these sorts of attacks on a legitimate training tool cannot be justified by way of actual practice by professional trainers and knowledgeable owners. When sized and fitted properly and used as intended, a prong collar is likely the safest and most effective training tool that is available – far safer and more effective than any halter that might torque the head of a dog and thereby cause serious injuries potentially. I have used prong collars for years on dozens of dogs. There has been not a single injury, nor were these collars used to inflict pain on the dog. Also, there has been not one instance of pressure necrosis, images of which are circulated throughout mass media as a propaganda ploy to disparage the use of prong collars. This is not a result of the normal and intended use of prong collars. This is a result of misuse of the tool and abuse of the dog by ignorant and crude people. So it should be the case that we blame the fools and not the tools.

By: french bulldog accesories

french bulldog accesories — Thu, 28 May 2020 04:33:16 +0000

Everything is very open with a precise description of the challenges.
It was really informative. Your site is useful.

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By: Ben Team

Ben Team — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 15:33:45 +0000

In reply to Robin.

Hey, Robin.
Sorry for the delayed response, but I discussed your question with Kayla.
She actually explained that she uses a carabiner to clip the halter to her pup’s collar — there is not a way to connect the Gentle Leader to your collar “right out of the box.”
Sorry for the misunderstanding — I’m changing the article right now to make sure nobody gets the wrong idea.
Thanks for reading and sharing your question!