Why and How the Gentle Leader® Headcollar Works
First of all, the Gentle Leader® Headcollar is NOT a muzzle. When fitted properly, your dog is free to open his mouth to eat, drink, pant, fetch, bark and even bite - except when you close his mouth by pulling on the leash.

The Gentle Leader® Headcollar features two soft nylon straps - the collar portion fits high at the top of the neck, and the nose loop fits loosely and comfortably across the base of the muzzle. Each strap has a distinct and important effect.

The Nose Loop - Dogs are naturally "pack" animals with a highly structured social order. One of the ways the "pack leader" will demonstrate his position is to gently but firmly grasp a subordinate's muzzle in his mouth. This is a non-aggressive, very clear signal regarding who's the boss! The Gentle Leader's® nose loop encircles your dog's muzzle in this same manner, letting him know in his own language that you are his leader. Dogs feel more secure when they know who the leader is.

The Neck Strap - Have you noticed how puppies seem to melt in relaxation when their mother picks them up at the back of the neck? Gentle Leader® applies pressure to the back of the neck rather than the front of the throat, working with your dog's natural relaxation instinct with an amazing calming effect. Also, dogs tend to pull against pressure so the gentle pressure at the back of the neck causes the dog to pull backward, not forward. This means an end to leash pulling forever!

Teaches "Sit" - The Gentle Leader® Headcollar quickly encourages controlled sitting - raise your dog's nose skyward and he lowers his hindquarters - no pushing or shoving.

Stops Pulling & Lunging - No more tug of wars, jerking or being dragged down the street - even children and the elderly can walk large or difficult dogs.

Prevents Jumping - Easily stops jumping and other unwanted behavior as the Gentle Leader® Headcollar helps you control your dog in a "stand," "sit" or "down" position.

Controls Barking - Stop unwanted barking with a simple pull of the lead to close your dog's mouth - no need to shout or scold.

Stops Begging - Eliminate annoying behavior at meal time and help the kids hang onto their snacks!

Won't Choke - Gentle Leader ® gives you control with humane restraint - pressure is applied at the back of the neck instead of the front of the throat.

Not a Muzzle - When fitted properly, your dog may open his mouth to eat, drink, pant, fetch and bark - except when you pull on the leash to close his mouth.

Aggression Problems - Under the supervision of a professional trainer, veterinarian or behavior consultant, and when used appropriately, Gentle Leader® can be very effective for aggression problems.

TESTAMONIALS:
"Behavioral Medicine has become an important part of most high-quality veterinary practices, which now offer pet selection consultations, puppy socialization classes, dog training and assistance in the resolution of pet behavior problems. Of all the equipment and technologies currently available for implementing a behavior plan, the most consistently useful has been the Gentle Leader® System. "Gentle Leader® has provided me with a tool which is easy for the client to understand and use, one which does not produce pain for the pet or exhaustion for the owner and one that I can count on for consistently positive, rapid and durable effects. I believe that the Gentle Leader® System is one of the best tools that a canine practitioner can use."

-Dr. Walter Burghardt, Behavior Clinic for Animals and Referral Practice, San Antonio, TX; Past President, American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior; National and International Speaker; Author and Co-author of Articles and Book Chapters on Behavior

"At Tufts University, we have found the Gentle Leader® System for dogs to be the best control system that we have encountered. Our clients love it and frequently report immediate and dramatic changes in the way they're able to manage their dogs."

-Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Dipl., ACVB; Professor and Director, Animal Behavior Clinic, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, N. Grafton, MA; National and International Speaker; Author of Book The Dog Who Loved Too Much, Tales, Treatments and the Psychology of Dogs; Author and Co-author of Articles and Book Chapters on Behavior

"The Animal Behavior Clinic at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University dispenses Gentle Leader® Headcollars to almost every aggressive and hyperactive dog (150 per year) because it calms the animal and allows the owner to handle the dog safely. The advantage of the Gentle Leader® is that an aggressive dog can be reprimanded at a distance using the indoor lead. Pain is not produced so aggression is not aggravated, and the dog's trachea is not endangered."

IDEAL FOR VETERINARY PRACTICES OR ONE ON ONE TRAINER CONSULTATIONS

Sizes: 3/8" nose loop is standard for all sizes except XL 5/8" nose loop available in medium and large sizes by request only.

Petite-under 5 pounds

Small-5 to 25 pounds

Medium-25 to 60 pounds

Large-60 to130 pounds

Extra Large-over 130 pounds

  Colors:

  Red       Hot Pink Deep Purple   Ice Blue    Royal Blue    

  Green   Blaze Orange  Fawn     Black     Brown    Silver

INCLUDES HEADCOLLAR, 4' MATCHING LEASH, 10 FOOT DRAG LINE, TRAINING BOOKLET, 45 MINUTE TRAINING DVD, AND "NO, IT'S NOT A MUZZLE" BUTTON