TESTIMONIALS

 

Lucy pulls so hard on her leash that she will walk upright and choke herself if leashed directly to her collar. No joke. She just doesn't get the cause and effect or doesn't care. I tried a pinch collar once and it didn't even faze her. For awhile I used a body harness that linked on her back but she'd pull like she was running the Iditarod. Then I got the Gentle Leader Headcollar which is recommended by most dog trainers. The Headcollar worked in that she didn't choke herself, but she would usually turn around and wriggle like a salmon on the line.  

Then about a year ago I found the Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness. I am so impressed with this product. It works like the head harness in that when she pulls she gets turned around and her attention is diverted, but unlike the head harness she doesn't find it uncomfortable and it looks like a normal harness. Sometimes after a long walk I'll forget to take it off and she just wears it around the house!

- A. Hudspeth

I have a 7 month old German Shepherd who has been in training for 3 months. At my trainers suggestion I bought one of your Gentle Leader Headcollars. He had trouble adjusting to it and we had to forgo using it. I was so pleased when you came out with the Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness (I did not want to use a choke or pinch collar.) The very first time using the harness it was like having a new dog ! No pulling, no fighting the harness. He reacts much better to commands and walking him is now a pleasure for us both. Thank you so much for such wonderful products.

- R. Richey

I want to let you know that when our vet said we needed to use a harness on our dog I was VERY leery. I found the Easy Walk Harness and I love it. My miniature poodle, Qwilleran was well trained with a choker, but now responds as well or better with the harness. Thank you for developing a pet and owner friendly harness.

- M. Loftin

I want to thank you so much for making the Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness! Chesney, my 4-year old Akita/Chow mix, and Mac, my 4-year old Akita/Border Collie mix, have been walking me for years!

The Whole Dog Journal recommended the Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness as one of their top picks for making dogs walk nicely on leash so I thought I'd give it a try. Mac & Chesney had no problem acclimating themselves to the harness and we went on the first pleasant walk I can remember!

Thank you so much for this wonderful product which allows my friends and I to walk together (at the same speed).

- A. MacReynolds

Hi, I'm not one to write to comment on products, but I have to give you an idea of how thrilled I am. I have two young (2 years) male boxers who I haven't been able to take anywhere for walks because of the pulling. After my husband and I took them to the park yesterday I decided we had to try something. We have tried chokers, loopies and haltis and they all worked a certain amount, but weren't pleasant for the dogs because of pinching and general discomfort. I had seen your Easy Walk Harness at PetSmart on my last visit and thought that I would give it a try. I'm a sucker for punishment so decided to take BOTH of them for the 6 block walk to pick up my son from school. Needless to say, I am extremely impressed. How great it is to find a product that actually does what it says that it will! The Easy Walk passed the cat, squirrel and other dog test with flying colours. They tried to pull but couldn't. Thank you for coming up with such a great idea.

- R. Manton

I have recently purchased the Easy Walk Harness for my 6 month old border collie puppy. All I can say is wow! What a difference this harness has made! Before using this harness my puppy would pull on the leash constantly. His previous harness would give him burn marks on his neck and restrict his breathing. We tried several training techniques but nothing seemed to work. We tried the Easy Walk Harness this week and he stopped pulling instantly! And he no longer has any burn marks and is breathing clearly during our walks. The harness is so easy to use! What a fabulous product! It has made such a difference.

- T. Esteban

I have a 3 month old American Pit Bull Terrier named Maya. When we went on walks I used a regular collar for her, but she ended up walking me more than I was walking her. I like to take my daughter for walks in her stroller but it was always very difficult when I took Maya with us because she would tug, pull, twist, and turn....Needless to say, our walks were more work than fun.

I checked out a training book from the library and it featured a section on face collars and how they were very effective with troublesome walkers. I did my research, found your product and bought one. I must say that Maya was not too thrilled for about the first 10 minutes. Once she calmed down I decided to take her for a short walk and WOW! She was fantastic....no pulling, no jumping, no nothing! It was such a pleasure to walk with her rather than against her. Anyways, thank you so much for this wonderful product and I will be recommending it to several friends of mine.

- A.S., Arkansas

I would like to tell you how WONDERFUL your Gentle Leader Headcollar is. I take my 2 1/2 year old dog, Clover, on daily walks and it has been quite the exercise-for both of us! I started with a regular collar and then used a choke collar and she was still pulling me along and going after little bunnies and squirrels with me following behind. We walk every morning so it was quite the "wake up" walk.

My sister uses a halter for her dog when she walks him and suggested I try it. I purchased the Gentle Leader Headcollar on the recommendation of a very helpful sales clerk. I viewed the video and put the collar on Clover. We practiced inside at first and then the real test - we went for our walk. It was a MIRACLE! She was an angel. I can't believe what a difference the collar made. My husband is also taking her for walks in the evening now because it is such a joy. Your product has been a life safer - for Clover and for us. I have recommended your headcollar to everyone that I know with a dog - it is amazing.

Thank you very much for creating such a fabulous product.

- N.M. & C.M., Rochester, NY

 

After watching numerous episodes of The Dog Whisperer and attempting to "correct" Chloe every time she pulled on the leash, I started to feel that if anyone were to see me they would think I was being cruel to her. It was exhausting and incredibly frustrating. I am so pleased with the effectiveness of the Gentle Leader and so grateful that I found it. I can't believe that with barely a flick of the wrist she is almost immediately back on track. It almost seems to be self-correcting. She has had very little negative reaction to this new device and our walks are a pure pleasure. Your included DVD was also very helpful. I thank you for making it possible to actually enjoy getting out on a daily basis to work of her excess energy.

- M.M.

I just had to tell you what a wonderful product you have and how much our family love love love it!!

We have an 8 month old Doberman puppy and she was so out of control that we were considering finding another home for her. She jumped, barked, pulled at the leash and was a general pain in the rump. My husband and I were at our wits end. Well, I bought a Gentle Leader for her (not thinking it would really make a difference) and couldn't believe my eyes. It was like she was replaced by a calmer, different dog almost immediately! I have never been this impressed with a product in my life. I can't say enough good things about it. Well, needless to say, she is staying in our home forever. Thank you so much.

- A.N., Phoenix, AZ

 

Just wanted to send a note to you all. I bought the Gentle Leader about a month ago. I was skeptical about it because I have tried everything for my dog. I love my Lab but instead of me walking her she would walk me. I bought the Gentle Leader and immediately took it out of its package and put it on my dog. We stepped out of the vehicle and instantly I was able to walk her. She resisted a little but soon found that she would not be able to pull me. On the back of the packaging it states that it only takes minutes for your dog to learn. I found that to be absolutely true. From the moment I put it on her I know longer had problems walking her. This is the best 25 dollars I've spent. I now can take my dog on walks and we can enjoy them together.

- J.D. & K.D., Marshfield, ME

 

I wanted to thank you for making such a fantastic, life altering product for pet parents and their dogs. From Rat Terriers to Great Danes, the Gentle Leader is the most amazing product I've ever seen. I'm a trainer and tonight while I was at the store, a man came in with Mia, a six month old Great Dane. Mia was on a choke chain and a heavy chain leash, and her dad was being pulled around the store. He had the heavy, thick chain leash wrapped around his hand, no doubt digging in as she drug him around. All his yelling at her was to no avail. I asked him if he wanted me to show him something that would change his life. When I put the Gentle Leader on Mia, she suddenly went from a sled dog, to the sweet puppy that she should be. I spent 20 minutes talking to them about the Gentle Leader and positive reinforcement training. They left the store, with the Gentle Leader on her, and a smile on their face. I truly believe that many more animals would be surrendered to the shelter each year, if it wasn't for the calming reinforcement of the Gentle Leader. Thank you, thank you, thank you! My own dog Riley, a miniature schnauzer, is also a sled dog without it on walks. Keep up the good work!

- C.C., Oklahoma City, OK

 

I have a 16 month old, 90 lb black Lab named Bull. His name suits him perfectly. He is headstrong and stubborn. We have tried choke chains and harnesses to no avail. About 6 months ago I bought a prong collar, which worked wonders. He stopped dragging me down the street and I was able to walk with him. Soon though, he got used to the prongs and it no longer phased him. If he saw a squirrel, dog, cat, or a leaf, he pulled and pulled against the prongs. I had seen the Gentle Leader in stores, but wasn't ready to spend that much. Finally, two days ago I did. With the Gentle Leader, Bull now walks in a perfect heel. He no longer takes off after other animals, and people can pet him without him jumping on them. I've told everyone I know that the Gentle Leader was the best $25 I've ever spent. You made a wonderful product for problem dogs, and we just thank you so much for it!

- K.D., Princeville, IL

 

I just wanted to add my story. I recently adopted a 2 year old male Great Dane from a rescue. He's as sweet as can be and, in the house, he walks on my hip constantly...outside is a different story. He weighs about 165 pounds and pulled on lead like he was running
from the devil himself. I was sore and frustrated but, more than anything, concerned about both of our safety if I lost control of him. The woman at the rescue suggested Gentle Leader as a means of helping him to learn leash manners. I admit I was skeptical. It didn't seem like I'd possibly be able to control him with it if he bolted on me, but I tried it anyway. He wasn't pleased at first, but is getting used to the feel of the collar. In just the first walk with the Gentle Leader, the difference was absolutely amazing! For the first time, I came home from our walk feeling great, both emotionally and physically. The Gentle Leader is worth 100 times its weight in gold, as far as I'm concerned. My body and my dog thank you for many more fun and enjoyable walks!!!

- E.S., Cleveland, OH

 

I wanted you to know that recently I purchased a Gentle Leader for my Corgi/Beagle mix and boy was I surprised by the instant results. We went for a walk and I had no pulling, no lunging and no fit throwing. In fact, we encountered another dog and even though he barked and tried to pull, he found out quickly that he had to pay attention. I even had stack in my leash. Something I haven't had in a long time.

He wore it all day yesterday and was very docile. But, when we took it off, he was fine and he let us put it on him without any trouble. He did try to rub it off, but other than that have had no other problems. I read that dogs that resist it the most, need it the most. Must have been true in his case. Now, I have sweet Joey back!

Thank you so much for your terrific product!

- S.F., Troy, OH