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Be A Responsible Pet Owner On Hikes
1. Train your dog to COME when called the first time NO MATTER WHAT THE DISTRACTION. If he cannot come the FIRST time, he should not be off a leash. This can be a matter of life and death in some situations. A dog that chases game or other people or dogs, is a dog likely to get lost or hurt.
2. Carry a Gentle Leader Harness and leash with you so you can leash your dog if needed. Carry treats and practice “coming” along your hike. Teach your dog that that the command “COME” does not mean the end of a good time and that he gets to return to his hike. He is far more likely to come in an emergency if you practice on every hike.
3. Carry Citronella Spray in a canister to use on dogs that are aggressive with your dog. Protect yourself and your dog from other dogs that do NOT have good manners. If you or your dog are attacked by another dog, be sure to get a description, name if possible and REPORT THEM to the authorities for the area you are in.
4. Call your dog and move OFF the trail when someone approaches. Have your dog do a sit or down stay while the other people/dogs/horses/mountain bikes pass by. Your dog does NOT have to play with every dog that comes along. And besides, many other dogs are NOT in the control of their owners and DO NOT have good manners. Protect your dog from others who are not as responsible as you are.
5. Put a Swiss bell on your dog at all times in the forest. This alarms other animals that your dog is near so they will leave so there are not confrontations with wild animals. This also helps you to hear where your dog is at and also allows others hiking to hear an approaching dog.
6. Put a reflective dog collar on your dog for visibility and a reflective vest in the fall so hunters see you have a dog. Be sure to include a name tag on the reflective dog collar even if your dog is chipped.
7. Carry plastic bags to pick up the poop your dog leaves. This is not only unsightly, but unhealthy for the wildlife and other dogs. Your dog packs it in, you pack it out.
8. Carry water for your dog and a small bag of treats or kibble in the event you are not able to get home and are forced to stay in the woods over night, and especially to reward that perfect recall you practice on your hike!
9. Carry a whistle and teach your dog that a whistle means treat! A whistle will carry much farther than your voice if your dog does run off.
Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness
The Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness is designed to gently discourage your dog from pulling while walking on a leash.
Why it works:Traditional dog harnesses can actually encourage dogs to pull harder because of the “opposition reflex.” That’s the reflex that makes sled dogs do what they do. The Easy Walk Harness’ unique front-chest leash attachment stops pulling by tightening slightly across your dog’s chest and shoulder blades. The gentle pressure steers your dog to the side and redirecting his attention back towards you. The Easy Walk Harness never causes coughing, gagging, or choking because the chest strap rests low across the breastbone, not on the delicate tracheal area.
Quality features Of The Easy Walk Harness:
- A quick snap buckle on both the shoulder and belly straps make it easier to get this dog walking harness on and off.
- Soft, but strong nylon and four adjustment points provide maximum comfort and a reliable fit.
- The belly strap is an attractive complementary color – making it easy to identify which strap goes over the shoulders and which goes under the belly.
- The Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harnesses are available in six great color combinations and 8 sizes.
Gentle Leader Makes Walking Your Dog More Enjoyable
In the past, many pet owners have turned to choke collars and pinch collars to keep an enthusiastic dog under control during walks. Unfortunately, these collars do not always stop a strong dog, or a dog with a high tolerance for pain from pulling on the leash. As a result of using these collars, many dogs have suffered laryngeal irritation and in some cases, permanent damage. These types of injuries can also be caused by a traditional collar when the dog repeatedly pulls on the leash.
In recent years the Gentle Leader Headcollar and the Easy Walk Harness have gained in popularity as safe and humane alternatives for training a dog to walk on a leash. Both of these training aids work on pressure points and gently discourage a dog from pulling.
These Gentle Leader training aids were designed for their fast results. Most pet owners notice the difference within two walks and you will be amazed at how much more enjoyable a walk can be with a dog that is not yanking your arm out of the socket.
A Reflective Dog Harness-Keeping You and Your Dog Safe
A reflective dog harness can be an added level of protection for you and your dog if you like to walk in the evening or early morning hours. This especially holds true if you live in a suburban or rural area with no sidewalks. When you have to walk on the street you want to make sure both you and your dog can clearly be seen by drivers on the road. A reflective dog harness along with a reflective leash will give and your dog that added visibility.
An Easy Walk Reflective Dog Harness offers both added control for the dog that likes to pull and added visibility for overcast days and evening walks.
Easy Walk Harness Offers Relaxed Walks With Your Dog
The Gentle Leader Easy Walk Dog Harness was developed for the dog who just wants to drag you all over every time you put a leash on him. It has a very simple yet effective design that makes it easy for you and your dog to use.
The Easy Walk Dog Harness is unlike other dog harnesses where the leash is attached to the harness between the shoulder blades. The leash is attached to the breast strap on the Easy Walk Harness.
Every time the dog pulls ahead, the leash gently steers him to the side and redirects his attention toward you. At this time a little praise goes a long way. Most pet owners notice a huge difference in their walking experience within the first couple of walks.
The Easy Walk Dog Harness For Relaxed Walks
With Gentle Leader Headcollar you can teach your dog to walk on a leash without pulling or lunging. It is also a great training aid for bark control, teaching a dog basic commands and more. It comes with a DVD and an instruction manual.
Many dog owners do not need all that though. The dog already knows the basic commands and barking is not a problem. They just want the dog to walk like a gentleman or lady when on a leash. For these situations I have found that the Gentle Leader Easy Walk Dog Harness is the perfect solution. There is little to no adjustment period for the dog to wear the harness and the owner does not have to take a lot of time to figure out how it works. All you have to do is attach the leash to the front of the harness. Every time the dog pulls ahead, he is gently steered to the side and his attention is redirected to the person walking the dog. It is so simple to use, yet very effective. An Easy Walk Reflective harness is also available for the pet owner that likes to walk at night or in the early morning hours.
Gentle Leader-An Easy Fix For Walking A Dog On A Leash
For the most part, I do not use a leash on either of my dogs. I have a few acres of land and when I go outside with them they are pretty good about just running around in the yard. There are times though, when a leash is necessary. That is where my problem starts. I have a Lab-Shepherd mix and she is a pretty big dog. When I put her on a leash to go to the vet or a friends she is uncontrollable. She yanks and pulls me all over the place.
It is in my nature to look for the “easy fix” when a problem arises and this situation was no different. After looking at my options I decided to try a Gentle Leader Headcollar. I watched the DVD and followed the instructions and was impressed. By the second time we walked with a leash and the Gentle Leader, Clara was walking like a pro on the leash. There was no more pulling or lunging, just a well behaved dog.
I also found that this training aid is great for teach basic commands and bark control.
Easy Solution to Nuisance Barking
Your dog barks incessantly. You are at your wits end. Your family is at their wits end and your neighbors are at their wits end, all because you can’t get your dog to quit barking. Why does your dog bark all the time and what can you do to stop it?
In many cases, nuisance barking is done out of boredom and is nothing more than a cry for attention. In these situations, controlling your dog’s barking can be as easy as spending a little more time with him. Taking a dog on regular walks will work miracles for many dogs that have a barking problem. It has been found that daily walks will often eliminate other annoying behaviors also.
This presents another problem if your dog is a puller. Perhaps it is a big dog and does not walk well on a leash. You dread taking him for a walk because he constantly pulls. You certainly can’t have the children walk him because he will literally drag them where ever he wants to go. The Gentle Leader Headcollar can solve that problem. It comes with a DVD and a 38 page instruction guide that will help you teach your dog to walk on a leash without pulling or lunging.
No More Tug Of War With The Easy Walk Harness
Well, its that time of year again. Spring is in the air and it was a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Lots of people were out walking their dogs, and I actually saw several dogs walking their owners. If you and your dog fell into the later category, perhaps it is time to try something different.
With an Easy Walk Dog Harness, you could end the tug of war and have a pleasant walk without getting dragged all over. Maybe you have tried a dog harness before and it didn’t help. If that is the case, the chances are you were using a standard dog harness and clipped the leash onto the harness at the shoulder blades. In all honesty, that kind of harness reinforces the opposition reflex and makes a dog want to pull more.
The Easy Walk Harness is designed to have the leash clip onto the breast strap of the harness. When your dog starts to pull ahead of you, he is gently redirected and comes back towards you. Most owners who have used this harness are pleased to find the pulling problem is corrected with the first use and use it all the time now. An Easy Walk Reflective dog Harness is available for those who like to walk at night or in the early morning hours.
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.