Posts tagged loose leash walking
No-Pull Harnesses: Just 'cause you can doesn't mean you should
No-Pull Harnesses: Just 'cause you can doesn't mean you should

Designed with one goal; to stop a dog from pulling. No-Pull Harnesses are considered by some to be the holy grail of dog training devices. Others look at some of the options available and see torture devices. Some are designed with better control for the owner. Others are designed to make pulling uncomfortable. Some offer a quick on and off versatility, while others are so complicated owners can't put them on their dog correctly. In this article I will examine a variety of options on the market and how they actually work.

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Tools, Training, ProfessionalMolly Sumridgetools, harness, no-pull, easy walk, freedom, horgan, gait, leash, loose leash walking Comments
Head Halters: Just 'cause you can doesn't mean you should
Head Halters: Just 'cause you can doesn't mean you should

No, that loop around that dog's face isn't a muzzle - it's a head halter! That contraption that wraps around the dog's face and neck and is supposed to give you all the control in the world when it comes to walking your dog... or does it? There are some heated debates surrounding the use of head halters, mostly concerned with safety and acclimation for the dog using it.

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Professional, Tools, TrainingMolly Sumridgegentle leader, head halter, newtrix, halti, pulling, loose leash walking, tools, training, dogs, Dog Training Comments