The Gentle Leader® Headcollar is easy to put on your dog. Please visit our support site for more information about the Gentle Leader® and how to use it. If he paws at the headcollar or rubs his face, let him wear the headcollar while he eats dinner and plays with his favorite toy to help him get comfortable quicker. To help your dog get used to the headcollar, make sure you’ve got plenty of treats and give him lots of praise.

It will take a little time for your dog to adjust to his Gentle Leader® Headcollar. How long does it take to get my dog used to a Gentle Leader? Just make sure you never jerk or yank on the leash when it’s connected to your dog’s headcollar because your dog’s snout is sensitive. We do not recommend using the headcollar for jogging, running, bike attachments or leash couplers. Use the Gentle Leader® Headcollar on walks with your best friend. This allows you to have control during the walk by communicating to your dog that you’ve got his back and everything is okay. The Gentle Leader® Headcollar works by redirecting your dog’s natural urge to pull against pressure and refocusing his attention on you. How do I stop my dog from pulling on a leash with the Gentle Leader® Headcollar? While your dog wears a Gentle Leader® Headcollar, he can eat, drink, pant and play with his favorite toys. Even though it rests across your dog’s nose, it does not work like a muzzle. This no-pull solution helps improve your dog’s leash manners so you both can have happier walks together. More Info Are gentle leaders good for dogs?Ī Gentle Leader® Headcollar is good for dogs who pull, lunge or jump during walks. Trust PetSafe® to help keep your pet healthy, safe and happy.

You and your dog will soon enjoy pull-free walks together. You can purchase the Gentle Leader® Headcollar risk-free because whether the headcollar isn’t the right size or your dog mistakes the harness for a chew toy, our Customer Care team is happy to assist you with a new size or replacement. If you have a dog with a short snout, check out our Easy Walk No-Pull Dog Harness.

This headcollar won’t fit our furry friends with super short snouts (like pugs or bulldogs). The best part is, once your dog is a champ at walk etiquette, you will probably only have to use the headcollar as a backup during situations when you need a little more control, like visits to the vet. The quickest way to help your dog feel comfortable wearing his new headcollar is to let him wear it without a leash attached while he does all his favorite activities. Your best friend still has the freedom to eat a treat, drink water and catch a tennis ball at the dog park. The headcollar loops around your dog’s nose, so when he pulls, it gently moves his head toward you so he can refocus his attention on you and away from other distractions.Īlthough this training tool rests on your dog’s snout, it doesn’t work like a muzzle. This training tool is best for dogs who pull because it interrupts your dog’s natural instinct to pull against pressure. If your dog tries to take you for a walk when he sees a squirrel or catches a whiff of an interesting smell, the Gentle Leader® Headcollar is a perfect no-pull solution to help improve leash manners and the bond between you and your dog.ĭesigned by a veterinary behaviorist, the Gentle Leader® Headcollar is loved and trusted by vets and pet parents and has helped improve 5 million walks around the world. Better walks with your best friend are just a walk away.

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