Archive for March 5th, 2010
Even First Time Dog Owners Can Train Their Own Dogs
If you are a first time dog owner, training your new four legged friend may seem like a daunting task. So much so, that you may even consider taking him to a professional dog trainer. Everybody is different and that may be the best solution for you.
For those who like the hands on, do it your self approach and the pride that comes along with saying “I trained my dog myself”, there is a training tool called the Gentle Leader Headcollar. This training collar comes with an instructional guide and a DVD that will walk you through the steps to take to teach your dog to to be well behaved.
There is a misconception about Gentle Leader Headcollars and Haltis. It seems that a lot of people lump them together and think they are interchangeable, when in actuality, they are not. Although they may look similar, the Halti’s sole purpose is to get a dog to walk without pulling and lunging.
On the other hand, the Gentle Leader will teach your dog to walk on a leash too, but you will find it to be a useful training tool in almost all areas of your dog’s learning process. Following the instruction guide, you will be able to teach your dog basic commands (sit, stay, etc.), good manners, prevent jumping, control barking and more.
The Gentle Leader is endorsed by leading vets and trainers.