GENTLE
The
Gentle Leader® headcollar offers people who love and
respect dogs a new way to promote desirable behavior and
strengthen the human - animal bond with their pets!
NATURAL
The
Gentle Leader® headcollar does not choke or put pressure
on a dogs throat. Rather, it is a scientific teaching
system designed to encourage good behavior and prevent unwanted
behavior. It will help you become the leader of a dog that
is eager to please!
Dogs have a natural instinct
to pull against pressure. Dogs on "choke" or regular
collars pull, even though pressure on the throat may cause
choking, gasping and pain.
SCIENTIFIC
The
Gentle Leader® headcollar harnesses this instinct by
putting pressure on the muscles at the back of the neck.
When you or your dog apply pressure to the lead attached
to the Control Ring, the neck strap and the nose loop pull
forward from under the jaw, away from the throat. This puts
pressure on the back of the dogs head. Instinctive
resistance to pressure influences your dog to pull backward
rather than forward.
Collars such as the "choke"
collar, the prong collar and the "no-pull" harness
rely on application of discomfort to prevent pulling and
lunging. Scientists are well aware that the use of punishment
is not effective or efficient in promoting learning. Punishment,
particularly that relying on pain, results in establishing
fear or aggression. This is not the relationship we want
to establish with our canine companions.
HUMANE
The
Gentle Leader® headcollar, used correctly, does not
rely on pain, but rather humane control, allowing the correct
application of behavior modification techniques. It is
the #1 recommended head halter by behaviorists world wide!
The Gentle Leader®
headcollar is more effective than other collars, such as
the "choke", pinch and electric shock, because
it allows you to control your dogs entire body by
controlling the head and nose. Wherever the nose goes, the
body follows. No matter what breed or size, it provides
"power steering" and leadership.
The Gentle Leader®
headcollar is not a muzzle. Your dog is free to open its
mouth, eat, drink, fetch, bark, and even bite except when
you apply pressure on the lead to control the head and close
its mouth.
EFFECTIVE
The Gentle Leader® headcollar
calms boisterous and overactive dogs. It exerts a calming
influence on dogs whose excessive activity bothers family
and visitors.
The Gentle Leader® headcollar reassures
and comforts shy, fearful and anxious dogs. It conveys to
the dog that you are a leader and gives them the confidence
that you are in charge.