Price: $24.99 - $19.95
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The Gentle Leader Headcollar is a perfect no-pull solution to help improve leash manners and the bond between you and your dog. Designed 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. This training tool is best for dogs who pull because it interrupts your dogs natural instinct to pull against pressure. The headcollar loops around your dogs 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. Although this training tool rests on your dogs snout, it doesnt work like a muzzle. Your best friend still has the freedom to eat a treat, drink water and catch a tennis ball at the dog park. 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. 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. This headcollar wont fit our furry friends with super short snouts (like pugs or bulldogs). If you have a dog with a short snout, check out our Easy Walk No-Pull Dog Harness. You can purchase the Gentle Leader Headcollar risk-free because whether the headcollar isnt 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. You and your dog will soon enjoy pull-free walks together. Trust PetSafe to help keep your pet healthy, safe and happy.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 8 x 1.25 x 0.1 inches; 1.44 ounces
Item model number : GL-Q-HC-M-BLK
Department : Pet Supplies
Date First Available : October 2, 2001
Manufacturer : PetSafe Brands
ASIN : B00074L4RW
Country of Origin : Vietnam
MOST EFFECTIVE NO-PULL SOLUTION: Designed by a veterinary behaviorist, the Gentle Leader Headcollar is the most effective no-pull solution to help improve walks with your dog
INTERRUPTS YOUR DOG’S INSTINCT TO PULL: Recommended by vets to interrupt your dog’s natural instinct to pull against pressure
COMFORTABLE DESIGN: Designed with minimal straps to keep your dog cool and made with durable nylon and a padded neoprene nose loop for ultimate comfort
EASY TO FIT: Quick-snap neck strap and adjustable nose loop for easy fitting in minutes, listen for a snap closure when securing the nose loop
WON’T FIT PETS WITH SHORT SNOUTS: The Gentle Leader won’t fit our furry friends with short snouts like pugs or bulldogs
U.S.-BASED CUSTOMER CARE: Our pet product experts are here to help you and your pet and are available by phone, email or chat if you have any questions
QUALITY PROMISE: PetSafe brand has been a trusted global leader in pet behavior, containment and lifestyle innovations since 1998 to help keep your pet healthy, safe and happy
Customers say
Customers like the performance, quality and ease of walking of the dog collar. For example, they mention it’s effective in controlling pulling, it’ll redirect your dog’s head and that it’d be a miracle device for many dogs. That said, some complain about the durability, saying it’s flimsy and cheaply made. Opinions are mixed on ease of use, fit, and comfort.
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Amazon Customer –
A Game-Changer for Training and Walks â PetSafe Gentle Leader No-Pull Dog Headcollar
This headcollar has exceeded all of my expectations, providing an effective, humane solution for managing pulling and improving our walking experience.Exceptional Pull Control:The Gentle Leader No-Pull Headcollar works wonders in controlling my dogâs pulling behavior. The design gently guides your dog’s head, making it easier to manage their direction and pace without causing any discomfort. The difference on our walks has been remarkableâmy dog now walks calmly and steadily by my side, which has made our outings far more enjoyable.Comfortable and Humane:One of the standout features of this headcollar is its comfort. The adjustable fit ensures that it sits comfortably around my dogâs muzzle and neck without causing irritation. The design is gentle and non-restrictive, which means my dog can still open their mouth and breathe easily. Itâs a humane alternative to more restrictive or punitive training methods, making it a win-win for both us and our furry friend.Easy to Use:Using the Gentle Leader is straightforward and intuitive. The instructions are clear, and the setup process is simple. The headcollar comes with a detailed guide on how to use it effectively, including tips on proper fitting and training techniques. This guidance has been invaluable in helping us get the most out of the product.Durable and Well-Made:The quality of the PetSafe Gentle Leader is top-notch. Itâs constructed from durable materials that withstand regular use, and the craftsmanship is evident in its sturdy design. The headcollar has proven to be both reliable and long-lasting, making it a great investment for ongoing training and walking needs.Positive Training Tool:What I appreciate most about the Gentle Leader is its positive impact on training. It encourages better walking habits in a stress-free manner, promoting a better bond between me and my dog. The headcollar is designed to gently guide and redirect, making training sessions more effective and enjoyable for both parties.Overall Experience:In summary, the PetSafe Gentle Leader No-Pull Dog Headcollar has been a game-changer for us. Its effectiveness in controlling pulling, combined with its comfort and ease of use, makes it an outstanding tool for improving walks and training. If youâre looking for a humane, reliable, and well-designed headcollar that delivers real results, I highly recommend giving the Gentle Leader a try. It has made a significant positive difference in our walking routine and has become an essential part of our dog care arsenal.
Gentle and effective miracle for reactive dogs! –
Gentle and effective miracle device to enjoy walking our reactive dog!
Absolutely thrilled with the gentle leader! Our new foster dog struggles with reactivity and pulling on the leash. This offered an amazingly effective solution that makes walks safer and more enjoyable for everyone. The instructions are easy to follow to fit to your dog and the sizing chart was accurate. The soft lining helps reduce chaffing on the muzzle and increases comfort. Our dog adjusted quickly and was not able to slip the collar when fitted as instructed. I’ve already recommended this to all the other dog owners in our neighborhood and am so grateful we found this product!
Biggyswa –
It works great for our dog
Totally ripped off the below article from –> (http://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/are-head-collars-on-dogs-dangerous-or-safe)…but it says it all. It works great for our dogAttached to leashes are tools designed to help you control your dog by guiding its head, just as halters and lead ropes are used to help control horses. An animal tends to go where its head goes. So, if the dog (or horse) wants to pull on the leash and its head canât move, it canât pull you so well. If the dog (or horse) wants to head in one direction and you want to go in another, gently (but not daintily) guide its head in the direction you want to lead the animal.The nice thing about head collars is that with some dogs, owners can just slap a head collar on and the dog suddenly walks nicely on leash, including around distractions that the dog would have barked and lunged at in the past. But in some cases, dogs randomly paw at the funny gear hanging off their faces the way youâd paw at pesky flies buzzing around your head. In other cases, the dog walks nicely and on a loose lead but, when he sees a distraction, he starts to sprint several feet to the end of the leash or barks and lunges and flails to get at the dog, cat, or person in the distance while fighting to get its head loose. Now if this were a person, flailing on the end of a leash attached to an apparatus on his head, heâd surely have a neck injury. But anyone who has seen a dog that goes to town playing tug-o-war knows that a dogâs neck is built differently. Because of this neck strength, few cases of injury due to head collars have been proven or medically documented (I actually havenât seen any). Not to say injury could not happen. However, veterinary documented injuries caused or exacerbated by choke chain corrections and electronic collars are easy to find. . Most likely if dogs are pulling on their head collar a lot or running to the end, they may need massage or chiropractic care just the way people who work or study at a desk all day need back adjustments periodically. In fact, I think I need a lower back adjustment right now.The Basics of Teaching Dogs to Understand Head Collar GuidanceThe fact of the matter is, that as a trainer, if youâre concerned about injury due to head collars or difficulty accepting the collar, itâs best to learn the skills needed to actually train the dog to love wearing the head collar and walk politely on a head collar, as well as to teach the owner how to correctly guide the dog in an anatomically natural way. The first step of training dogs to love the head collar is easy. Just pair the head collar with food and systematically train the dog to stick its head further and further through. In most cases where the food and the collar are handled correctly, the dog can learn to shove his nose through in just a minute or two. Practice over several sessions if youâre worried that your dog will especially dislike wearing something odd on his head. On a side note, this method for training dogs to love their head collar is virtually identical to training dogs to love wearing a muzzle.Once the dog is good at shoving his nose into the head collar, then put the head collar on. Keep the dog focused on you instead of the funny thing on his face. You can lure him with a treat to hurry and follow you a few steps at a time; if heâs doing well after you repeat this five to ten times, increase the number of steps he must take to get the treat. You can also use targeting instead of luring if he already knows how to touch a target with his nose and loves it.Once your dogâs walking nicely and no longer has the desire to paw the head collar, itâs time to teach him that the leash has a limit. Every time his front feet pass yours, meaning heâs just a second or two from getting far enough ahead to pull, stop dead in your tracks. That will make it clear youâve stopped and even the slightest pull will mean a halt to his forward movement. Once he clearly steps back towards you and then stands with a loose leash (or better yet, sits), walk forward briskly on a loose leash.In other words, he learns the leash hanging in a lazy âUâ means he gets to walk forward. If the leash starts to tighten, it means youâre stopping. By doing this consistently for as little as one 5-10 minute session, Fido can learn that the leash has a limit thatâs predictable. Note: in order for Fido to learn this and continue walking nicely you have to be consistent about how you walk and hold the leash. If you sometimes let him walk ahead and pull a little such that the leash is hanging but like a wide smiley face, or if you stop when his feet get ahead of yours but instead of keeping your leashâholding hand down low at your side– you let Fido pull your hand forward when he continues to walk, youâre sending mixed signals about what you want. Fido may never clearly get what youâre imagining in your head. Have someone watch you so that you can see if youâre always being clear.Now that Fido can walk with a head collar on in a non-distracting environment, you may be ready to guide him better when distractions appear. When you see something that normally catches his eye, react ahead of time so that he canât run to the end of a his 6-foot lead. Hold his leash so itâs just one to two feet long but still handling loosely so that you can easily and quickly guide Fido in the direction you want to go. If you hold the leash that way, it will only tighten when you head in the new direction if Fido does not immediately follow. Then, so that Fido knows you have a direction in mind, you must clearly and quickly move in the different direction the same way youâd move if you and a friend were jogging and you had to grab her arm to guide her away from the hole she was about to fall in (To understanad the importance of movement, read Dealing with Difficult Dogs at the Vet: 5 Tips That Don’t Involve Food or Training Time).Head Collars Are Most Effective and Safe if You Have the Necessary SkillsOf course the choice to use a head collar is up to the individual; however, if youâre a dog trainer, itâs helpful to know why a head collar might be useful and how to use it more skillfully, beyond the basics described above. The number one reason I recommend head collars to some owners is that a head collar can level the playing field for owners who have mediocre timing and speed. Because the owners are able to guide the head, they can more easily get their dogsâ attention. The use of a head collar can greatly speed up the process of training dogs to focus on their owners and perform fun, polite behaviors instead of reacting to other dogs, people and stimuli. When used correctly, a head collar can even help control anxious dogs so that they can calm down enough to focus and take treats.
N West –
Yep. Should have bought this a year ago…It works perfectly! Took our bernedoodle for 5 minute walks at first, giving him treats. He rolled around on the grass and used his paws to remove it a few times. But today when we went out he walked right beside us as he knew he would get lots of praise and treats. We walked for 20 minutes zero issues. He was happy and fine and my arm was happy to not be tugged at the entire walk. The straps don’t hurt his face as he has a lot of fur and we don’t have to worry about it strangling him. Very simple and easy to use.
smokeygirl –
My dog is no longer pulling me down the street. Our walks are now much longer because it is so much more enjoyable to walk her. Best money I have spent on a training color. Very simple, easy to use, not bulky which I like best, and now I look forward to our 4 walks a day.Highly receommend Petsafe Gentle Leader.ðð
Bonnie D. –
This is the greatest invention for forward or hard pulling dogs. I have a 6 month puppy with a mind of his own. He is learning but everything is new. He is 30 lbs plus and I am not a strong woman. The gentle leader makes a walk a joy. He is still forward but can no longer have his way. Now we can start gentle training to keep an eye on me. This will be a work in progress. Be sure to follow the fit instructions. I have seen too many improperly fitted head harnesses. The nose band should have a little play.The harness is well made. Should last a long time.
erika –
Compre uno en liverpol (tienda departamental) Por el mismo precio y este se ve de menor calidad. Funciona bien y es lo que se describe. Solo que por no ser de la marca quizá podrÃa costar un poco menos o valdrÃa la pena comprarlo directamente con la marca
Katya –
Caro, mas a qualidade é excelente! Obrigada!