Gentle Leader
Headcollar is designed to help
you to quickly control your dog's
pulling, jumping, barking, chewing and
begging. A Professional Animal Behavior
Associates (PABA) product.
Why
and How the Gentle Leader Headcollar
Works
First, the
Gentle Leader Headcollar is NOT a muzzle.
When fitted properly, your dog is free to
open his mouth to eat, drink, pant,
fetch, bark and even bite - except when
you close his mouth by pulling on the
leash.
The Gentle Leader Headcollar features
two soft nylon straps - the collar
portion fits high at the top of the neck,
and the nose loop fits loosely and
comfortably across the base of the
muzzle. Each strap has a distinct and
important effect.
The
Nose Loop - Dogs are naturally
"pack" animals with a highly structured
social order. One of the ways the "pack
leader" will demonstrate his position is
to gently but firmly grasp a
subordinate's muzzle in his mouth. This
is a non-aggressive, very clear signal
regarding who's the boss! The Gentle
Leader's® nose loop encircles
your dog's muzzle in this same manner,
letting him know in his own language that
you are his leader. Dogs feel more secure
when they know who the leader is.
The Neck
Strap - Have you noticed how
puppies seem to melt in relaxation when
their mother picks them up at the back of
the neck? Gentle Leader®
applies pressure to the back of the neck
rather than the front of the throat,
working with your dog's natural
relaxation instinct with an amazing
calming effect. Also, dogs tend to pull
against
pressure so the gentle pressure at the
back of the neck causes the dog to pull
backward, not forward. This means an end
to leash pulling forever!
Sizing
X-Small -
Under 10 lbs (Silky Terrier, Chihuahuas,
Yorkie)
Small - 11
to 15 lbs (Toy Breeds, Shelties, Lhasas,
Jack Russell)
Medium - 26
to 64 lbs (Spaniels, Dalmations,
Airdales, Pointers)
Large - 65
to 149 lbs (Retrievers, Shepherds,
Rottweillers)
X-Large -
150 lbs up (Great Danes, Mastiffs, St.
Bernards)
