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milestogo

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3. No, because its around the head and not around their neck.

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Reply #2)

Sat Jan 9, 2021, 08:34 PM

Jan 2021

When I was using a regular collar/leash he was pulling me so hard I was afraid it was hurting him. In the past I've used a "choke" collar and a "prong" collar. I think the active principle with those is that the dog slows down to avoid feeling choked or actually being choked.

The gentle leader causes pressure, but it stops when they stop pulling. And the pressure is not on their neck.

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I started using the Gentle Leader to walk my dog today. [View all] milestogo Jan 2021 OP

I have only heard great things about them! samnsara Jan 2021 #1

It doesn't choke them? Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #2

No, because its around the head and not around their neck. milestogo Jan 2021 #3

Thanks. We use one of the shoulder harnesses, but ours are Bichons, so small. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #6

Yeah when they're young and large, its amazing how strong they are. milestogo Jan 2021 #7

We use one and love it Diraven Jan 2021 #4

I also love it. I have a hyper rat terrier OregonBlue Jan 2021 #5

love the Gentle Leader collar msdogi Jan 2021 #8

Does it work with bigger dogs? Boomer Jan 2021 #9