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It depends on the harness. I don't think the one from Wal Mart does. A Premire Easy Walker harness does.
If you are having difficulties with pulling, there are also other methods. But honestly, even knowing those methods, I have two Easy Walker harnesses.
The Halti and Gentle Leader also work if you work though the fact that most dogs to not like things on their face. They are like a HALTER on a horse not a bridle.
Some don't like these new inventions that are kinder to the animal and want you to use things that can actually harm your dog like choke chain. The very fact that is "chokes" the dog, should be a clue the at it is not the best way to help you dog.
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- There are harnesses you put around the dog's body, and it gives you more control over him, so dogs are less likely to pull. When they pull, they feel you pulling them back by their whole body.
Head harnesses are different. They are like bridles for horses. They go on the dog's head and when he pulls too hard, it makes him close his mouth. It is very gentle, but dogs respond well to it. They learn quickly not to launch off while on leash. I'd suggest getting one of these. They're made by Halti and Gentle Leader. - The harness' work to a certain extent. They will help keep your dog from pulling some. If you have a dog who pulls vigorously it won't stop all the behavior. The straps go under the dogs front legs and naturally restricts their movement. Obedience training really helps pulling dogs too.
- use the Head Halters - eg GENTLE LEADER or HALTI instead.. they DO work - if they can control a 1000 pound horse they will work on a dog!!
preferably get them from a proper pet supply store...
harnesses are less effective and NEVER use a choke collar - dogs can lean on them and these have been known to kill several dogs, and are not effecitve training tools at all... - If this is the collar i think you are talking about ( goes around the top of muzzle and around the neck) then yes. For sure it works. It works because, everytime your dog pulls, being that its wrapped around the muzzle it pulls the head back the opposite direction, basically forcing the dog back to you. So, eventually the dog will learn not to lunge because it know it wont be able to go where you dont want it to.
- this does work. if you have a little dog, i recommend this website!
http://go.fetch.home.comcast.net/ - yes it does because when the fight it its pulls them and keeps them from jumping up i worked in kennels and the dog we kept with collapsed trachea we used a no pull harness on them they did a lot better then most dogs even on a leash who know how to walk on one they do work it a harness but its is very difficult to put on in my opinion but i do like harness any type better the collars wish they were around when we were raising labs.
- Depends on your dog. I've tried them on a lab, didn't work & a chow, didn't work. The choke chain didn't work on either one but the halti worked great on the lab. Kept her nose off the ground so she couldn't follow scents of other animals. With the chow, we ended up using a prong collar (with rubber tips). Nothing else would work & I still use it 13 yrs later.
- Unfourtunatley none of these people who have responded to the question have any common sense at all. The harness is designed to MAKE THE DOG PULL. Why so you think the use harnesses on sled pulling dogs? Because it "Harnesses" the dogs center of motion and gets the most strenght out of the dogs stride.
Don't use a hrness, use a regular collar and when the dog pulls yank on the leash quickly and sharply and tell it "Don't Pull" in a stern voice, repeat as nessacary. The more you walk the dog the better he will be. - There are gentle leaders (my dogs hated them and though they worked, the dogs did not adjust to them and were miserable with them.)
Now I have "Easy Walk" harnesses I got at PetSmart for all three. It helps a lot. They can still pull some, but the harness is designed for self restraint (tightens when they pull). It makes them much much easier to handle. There is another newer harness that is self restraining but I don't remember the name. When these get older, I will try that brand because the leash on my brand snaps on in front of the dogs chest and the newer one snaps on top of it's back. It's less awkward. I do like the Easy Walk much better than the gentle leader though! - There is one that I use on my boxer who pulls majorly and this thing really works. I think its by Holtz and its their no pull harness. I've tried everything on my dog including those head halters and that didn't even work that great for my dog. But, that brand harness worked wonders for my dog. He gets to the end of his leash and immediately eases up. It creates some kind of pressure on the body and stops him dead in his tracks. And, it was only 15 bucks at Petsmart. I've seen others like it, but I don't know if they work as well as the one I bought. Give that brand a try b/c its the only thing thats worked for my boxer. I've even used spiked collars, and this harness is the best thing I've found so far.JoeCoolTrio-Yes , harnesses are easier for a dog to pull in. But the harness I have is made out of some weird thin rope and my dog doesn't pull AT ALL in it. He pulls so bad that he bruises his neck with a collar. This harness does work and my dog doesn't pull at all. It applies pressure to certain pressure points and trust me , it works. Its not a regular harness like you're describing. It is the only thing that has worked for my wild dog. So, don't say everyone doesn't know what they're talking about b/c I have first hand experience with a 70lb energetic spaz dog.
- no they dont in my opion.
use a choke chain much t better , or your just water skiing
with your dog lol
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