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These 2 high energy Terriers have responded well to
Kris' obedience training & Agility For Fun classes. The
Gentle Leader Headcollars shown here on Kirby &
Maggie have helped a great deal too! This picture was
taken at a Fun Match with lots going on. This picture
probably would look very different if the Gentle
Leaders weren't involved.

If you have a high-energy, very distractable dog, and
especially a large, heavy strong dog, the Gentle
Leader may be a helpful tool for you. I sell them and
teach people how to use them correctly and effectively.
Contact me to see if your dog might be a candidate.
Kirby and Maggie Sporting Gentle Leader Collars
and Looking Like Their Very Cute Selves!!
    LEARNING ABOUT THE GENTLE LEADER HEADCOLLAR

    Sometimes people think that a Gentle Leader or Halti headcollar are muzzles to keep dogs from biting.  Headhalter
    users usually explain that no, their dogs are friendly, and that they are using the funny looking collar as a training
    tool. It better directs the dog's head, body and attention much like a halter can better control a horse, compared to
    just a rope around their neck. Headcollars are extremely helpful in keeping a strong dog who hasn't learned about
    walking calmly on a leash, from pulling you over. These collars often calm a hyper, nervous dog and can also be
    used to deal with jumping up, barking and aggression problems.

    The headcollar is designed to work with a dog's natural instincts. The nose loop plugs into a dog's way of signaling
    dominance and incorrect behavior to a subordinate, by grasping another dog's muzzle in an inhibited muzzle bite.
    The neck strap applies pressure (where the momma dog did) to the back of the neck. And even better, the
    headcollars don't put undue force on the throat.
         
    It often takes between 5 and 20 minutes to help a dog accept the collar. Done correctly, your dog will move through
    their possible resistance more easily. For a brochure on the Gentle Leader and info on acclimating your dog to it,
    contact Cherie Maitland at OUR FURRY FRIENDS TRAINING CENTER. Gentle Leader fittings are free, however
    learning to use the collar and helping your dog acclimate to it are considered a mini-appointment. You also receive
    discounts on the headcollar when you purchase it during a mini-appointment.


CAUTION: Never jerk or yank the leash when you are using the headcollar. Also you want to only use a 4 to 6 foot leash
when your dog is wearing a Gentle Leader, never a long line or extend-a-leash.
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