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Old August 11th, 2009, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Sooks View Post
halters are actually worse for the dog. they increase the pulling. try a choke chain even if it is not the best choice. also, dont directly pull your dog from behind, pull him from the side. when u pull from behind it encourages him to pull more.
I totally disagree with that.

Choke chains are absolutely, 100%, NOT anti-pulling devices. People generally only have luck using them in that manner if the dog isn't a major puller. They're meant for corrections in training. That is the ONLY thing they should be used for. Large dogs that are major pullers will actually choke themselves to the point of coughing and cutting off air. Choke chains can cause injuries when not used properly.

Halters generally don't increase pulling if they're fitted and used correctly. There is also more than one type of halter. Haltis work better than Gentle Leaders IME but it depends on the dog. The dog also must be transitioned into a halter or else they can make pulling and behavior worse because the dog is trying to get out of the halter.
Halters can also cause neck injuries when not used properly btw. They shouldn't be used on dogs that are lungers and you should never yank on the leash when using a halter. They can also cut into the skin when not fitted properly.

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I agree with the people about looping the leash around the chest. Leashes usually work just fine in a pinch as a temporary no-pull harness.

Either way, training and patience are key. Devices usually just work as a temporary aid and if you're not consistent with the actual leash training their effectiveness will usually wane in time.

Last edited by MyBirdIsEvil; August 11th, 2009 at 09:12 PM.
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