Gentle
Leader® Product Overview |
| Why
and How the Gentle Leader® Headcollar Works |
First of all,
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.
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| 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! |
| Teaches
"Sit" - The Gentle Leader® Headcollar quickly encourages
controlled sitting - raise your dog's nose skyward and he lowers his hindquarters
- no pushing or shoving. |
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