Gentle Leader Headcollars

Dog Collar with Built-in Control

The top choice for controlling dogs gently but effectively, these Gentle Leader Headcollars offer total head control without choking.

Endorsed by leading veterinarians and trainers, these safe and effective headcollars stop pulling, lunging, and other unwanted behaviors. Made of soft nylon, the headcollar fits around the top of the neck and encircles the base of the muzzle.It works by applying gentle pressure to back of neck and muzzle when lead is pulled to direct dog in a more natural manner. Offers total head control without choking.

Additionally, this collar gives you more control using less strength than traditional buckle collars, harnesses, or prong collars. The leverage provided by its design allows for gentle guidance of the dog's attention. Based on training secrets gained from horse trainers.

Product Benefits

• Control. A dog wearing a Gentle Leader Collar is typically much easier to control. As noted, controlling the dog's head allows you to direct - and change - his attention so that he focuses on what you want him to.
• Self-correcting. The Gentle Leader Head Collar does the work for you. When your dog pulls on the collar, that initiates the gentle pressure and encourages him to move his head back to where it was rather than pulling and straining against the collar. There is no need for leash pops or physical corrections.
• Humane. Many training professionals believe it is the safest and most humane of all collars.

Product Disadvantages

• Adjustment. Head collars can take a long time for a dog to get used to. They are best introduced with treats (or another reward) and gradually employed as the dog's collar. A typical program involves showing the collar and giving a treat, placing the collar on and giving a treat, attaching the leash to the collar and giving a treat, taking the dog out on a walk with the collar and giving a treat. This process can take days, or even weeks, before the dog views the collar positively.
• Muscle Sensitivity. A minority of users report concerns that the dog is not braced for the collar's pressure and that this pressure hits sensitive muscles and other connective tissue, thus risking pain or even injury. Unlike the buckle collar whose resistance they are accustomed to, critics feel that head collars surprise dogs. Dogs that lunge, as opposed to ones that are racing ahead, are most affected. For lunging, weaving dogs, a prong collar is a better alternative.

Sizes

• Small (to 25 pounds)
• Medium (25-60 pounds)
• Large (60-130 pounds)