PetSafe Gentle Leader Head Collar with Training DVD, LARGE 60-130 LBS., SILVER

Mein Schäferhund ist ängstlich und hat immer an der Leine gezogen. Er ist 2 Jahre alt. Ich habe bis jetzt immer ein Halti gebraucht das geholfen hat aber er hat mit dem Kopf trotzdem nach vorne gezogen so dass immer noch Zug auf der Leine war und ich ihn immer wieder korrigieren musste. Mit dem Gentle Leader geht es jetzt viel besser. Kein Zug mehr, da es auf einem anderen Prinzip passiert. Kann ich 100% empfehlen für Hunde mit einer langen Nase.

I have a 60 pound Boxer with leash aggression/reactivity. She is pretty much a nightmare to walk if a jogger, stroller, biker, garbage truck, walker, school bus, or UPS truck drives by and FORGET it if we pass another dog. We've tried harnesses, shock and prog collars, positive rewards- you name it, we've tried it- with the prong collar she pulled so hard when a jogger went by that she literally cut off her the ability to breathe (but continued to pull while I was at a stop)- she just, as a white girl would say, 'cannot' when there is other stimulus in the area. I have found that these Gentle Leaders are the best option for her. She's not a fan of it and you can tell that she's embarrassed wearing it (which I explain that if she didn't act like an idiot on walks she wouldn't have to wear it) but she is far more focused and able to keep her marbles together when we pass a stimulus target and also listens better to commands. There are great instructions included with this leader that help you get the proper fit for your pup. Once that it done putting it on each time is a breeze. There are a few observations I would like to make from our extended use that may be helpful to others with similar situations: 1. I've had a similar leader in the past (different brand) that had an additional clasp that hooked onto the collar for extra security- while that's a nice feature (I'd love to see added to this one) I will say that no matter what we pass Lucy has been able to pretty much keep her wits about her and has not been able to break free of this leader. 2. Because their mouths are held fairly closed it's almost impossible for the dog to pant and cool down- they can open their mouths enough to eat small treats but not to pant- just keep that in mind if you are taking your pup on a long walk on a hot day. Take breaks to take the leader off and offer her a place to cool off and some water. 3. My dog apparently loses the ability to go potty with this thing on her face. I'm not sure HOW it's connected to the bladder/intestines but somehow she is convinced it is and WILL NOT go potty with it on her face. We usually walk with it on to a place and then remove it so she can do her thang. Maybe your dog is smarter/less stubborn than mine and can figure it out but just watch for that- she's come home and peed on the floor after a long walk because she couldn't go during the walk (durrrrrrrrrr....special). 4. The strap that hangs down and attaches to the leash can go up depending on the angle how you hold the leash and into their mouths...even with the leader on. My chewer sees this as her chance to escape to freedom so I really have to watch to see if she's somehow gotten it in her mouth and remove it before she gnaws though and escapes (again this is where the extra security strap that hooks onto the collar would come in handy). "Curses, foiled again!" I can almost hear her say. Just keep an eye on it (Lucy has a habit of making a chomping/smacking/chewing sound the whole time she wears this, presumably to assure herself that she can still get her mouth open, so I have to peek from time to time to make sure it's just air she chomping at and not the strap). Overall- this is a fantastic option for those with difficult to walk dogs. They may not love it (there is a sheet included on how to introduce them to the leader and how to get them to love it) but it's effective and easy to use. Definitely recommend!!!

This is a great collar, but very very disappointed that it's broke after 2 months!!

Works like a charm

I have another Gentle Leader for my 150-pound Rottie, and I purchased this one for my 80-pound rescue mixed breed dog who pulled on every walk like he was at the start of the Iditarod. I've had 15 or so dogs in the last 20 years, and I've used Gentle Leaders with a number of them, including a Labrador I worked for search and rescue. I started using them when I lived in the ice and snow of Wisconsin, so my dogs wouldn't pull me down on a walk and to give me more control when my dogs really, really wanted something they shouldn't have (another dog's ball, garbage, etc.) As expected, my dog resisted at first, and bucked and shook his head like a little stallion wearing his first bridle. For the first few times, I just used the Gentle Leader to take him to potty across the street to get him used to it. After a few sessions, he was fine with putting it on for longer walks, during which he would occasionally try to fuss with it and pull it off with his paws. My suggestions from experience are to first of all make sure the strap that goes around the back of the head is fastened high and tight behind the ears. This allows a little more play in the nose band without the dog being able to get it off. Then, adjust the nose band so that you can slip a finger under it, but not so loose that you can pull it down the dog's snout. (Mine came with a DVD that I assume explains this, but having used Gentle Leaders before, I didn't watch it.) When out walking, if your dog starts to mess with it, distract it with fun games, like "Let's go explore over here," and your dog will forget all about it. In less than a week, mine pays no attention to it, other than to respond to my gently turning his head when he starts to pull too hard on the leash or go somewhere I don't want him to go. I can walk him with one hand, which I couldn't do before. If your dog fusses with putting it on in the first place, you can use a treat in your palm as a distraction and reward when you slip on the nose band, and your dog will start to associate the Gentle Leader with a positive experience, especially if putting it on precedes a walk. I give my dog's nose a rub too when I take the Gentle Leader off and praise him for doing a good job with his new collar. These last a really long time (my Rottie's is going on 10 years old). I wash mine occasionally and line dry them. When I put them on, I always check the integrity of the nylon and the plastic buckles, but so far so good. I did make the mistake once of leaving my Lab's Gentle Leader out where he could get it, and he chewed it to smithereens (probably smelled like all the wonderful stuff he had rubbed his nose in and all the dogs he had met wearing it). So, if your dog is a chewer, keep your Gentle Leader up high! If you have someone else walk your dogs who isn't familiar with the Gentle Leader, be prepared to show them a few times how to use it (most pros and doggy day cares are familiar with them now). And never use the Gentle Leader with a long line (too dangerous if the dog hits the end of the line hard), only regular length leashes. I don't think you can pair this with a basket muzzle either--too many places where the straps overlap, making it uncomfortable for the dog and difficult to put on. Speaking of which, be prepared for people to think your dog is wearing a muzzle. My first Gentle Leader actually came with a button that said, "It's not a muzzle!" I just tell people it's the dog equivalent of a horse halter that gives me more control over the dog by having control of the nose.