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PetSafe Gentle Leader No-Pull Dog Headcollar - The Ultimate Solution to Pulling - Redirects Your Dog's Pulling For Easier Walks - Helps You Regain Control - X-Large, Black

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Material Nylon
Brand PetSafe
Item Display Dimensions 8 x 1 x 5.25 x 8 inches

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  • MOST EFFECTIVE NO-PULL SOLUTION: Designed by a veterinary behaviorist, the Gentle Leader Headcollar is the most effective no-pull solution to help improve walks with your dog
  • INTERRUPTS YOUR DOG’S INSTINCT TO PULL: Recommended by vets to interrupt your dog’s natural instinct to pull against pressure
  • COMFORTABLE DESIGN: Designed with minimal straps to keep your dog cool and made with durable nylon and a padded neoprene nose loop for ultimate comfort
  • EASY TO FIT: Quick-snap neck strap and adjustable nose loop for easy fitting in minutes, listen for a snap closure when securing the nose loop
  • WON’T FIT PETS WITH SHORT SNOUTS: The Gentle Leader won’t fit our furry friends with short snouts like pugs or bulldogs
  • U.S.-BASED CUSTOMER CARE: Our pet product experts are here to help you and your pet and are available by phone, email or chat if you have any questions
  • QUALITY PROMISE: PetSafe brand has been a trusted global leader in pet behavior, containment and lifestyle innovations since 1998 to help keep your pet healthy, safe and happy

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4.1 4.1
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3.9 3.9
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Points of Adjustability 4 4 5 2 2 1
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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.25 x 5.25 x 8 inches; 1.44 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ GL-Q-HC-X-BLK
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 2, 2001
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Radio Systems Corporation
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00074L4ZE
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 65,332 ratings

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The Gentle Leader Headcollar is a perfect no-pull solution to help improve leash manners and the bond between you and your dog. Designed by trainers, the Gentle Leader Headcollar is loved and trusted by vets and pet parents and has helped improve 5 million walks around the world. This training tool is best for dogs who pull because it interrupts your dog’s natural instinct to pull against pressure. The headcollar loops around your dog’s nose, so when he pulls, it gently moves his head toward you so he can refocus his attention on you and away from other distractions. Although this training tool rests on your dog’s snout, it doesn’t work like a muzzle. Your best friend still has the freedom to eat a treat, drink water and catch a tennis ball at the dog park. The quickest way to help your dog feel comfortable wearing his new headcollar is to let him wear it without a leash attached while he does all his favorite activities. The best part is, once your dog is a champ at walk etiquette, you will probably only have to use the headcollar as a backup during situations when you need a little more control, like visits to the vet. This headcollar won’t fit our furry friends with super short snouts (like pugs or bulldogs). If you have a dog with a short snout, check out our Easy Walk No-Pull Dog Harness. You can purchase the Gentle Leader Headcollar risk-free because whether the headcollar isn’t the right size or your dog mistakes the harness for a chew toy, our Customer Care team is happy to assist you with a new size or replacement. You and your dog will soon enjoy pull-free walks together. Trust PetSafe to help keep your pet healthy, safe and happy.

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Easy to use
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Durability
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Comfort
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Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
65,332 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the collar for its ability to reduce pulling. They say it is the best training tool and highly trainable. They also like the weight and the enjoyment it provides. However, some customers have issues with quality and fit.

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1,158 customers mention1,113 positive45 negative

Customers find the animal collar enjoyable to use. They say it makes walking their dog manageable, wonderful, and pleasant. Customers also mention that it makes it easy to keep their dog walking beside them instead of dragging them.

"...They are high-energy, happy, healthy animals who love other people and dogs alike...." Read more

"...I wholeheartedly recommend it for a more enjoyable and harmonious walking experience." Read more

"...It was like a dream. She was no longer afraid, walked beside me beautifully and we all had such a nice time! Now, walks are amazing...." Read more

"...The very first walk with the gentle leader was a wonderfully pleasant experience...." Read more

792 customers mention751 positive41 negative

Customers like the weight of the animal collar. They say it helps teach a dog not to pull and helps them to control their dog. Customers also say it's the best for a pet that pulls and has improved their dog walks. They mention that it works wonders for dogs that pull and is a great option for trained dogs that still pull. Customers say they noticed an immediate improvement in their dogs pulling after using the harness.

"...some dogs, owners can just slap a head collar on and the dog suddenly walks nicely on leash, including around distractions that the dog would have..." Read more

"...the moment I started using the face lead, the transformation in my dog's behavior was remarkable...." Read more

"...It is very minimal and easy to adjust. It does take some getting used to for the dog (would be easier if we used it more often which we don't)...." Read more

"...Works great, easy to adjust, and you'll be happier walking your furry friend." Read more

669 customers mention657 positive12 negative

Customers find the training tool to be the best, with excellent instructions and guidance. They say it's highly trainable and effective at keeping their dog under control. Customers also say the head halter is a great teaching tool, and it teaches the dog quickly that it can't pull on a leash.

"...We decided that it was a much safer method for walk training and pulling prevention, and the colors it came in didn't look menacing or muzzle-like,..." Read more

"The gentle leader was a wonderful product. My crazy 10 month old field setter immediately stopped pulling my arm off and heeled nicely...." Read more

"...This is the only apparatus that effectively turns her around and brings her back in control...." Read more

"...He's incredibly smart and highly trainable, which I was surprised by given his previous situation...." Read more

107 customers mention97 positive10 negative

"...No jumping. No lunging. No pulling. No chewing on the leash. No barking...." Read more

"...No more pulling, lunging, tugging, nor jumping at all - I just can't believe this is the same dog...." Read more

"...The halter did help with his pulling but the adjustment needs to be better. My dog is a 50 pound mix and just too eager to get wherever we are going!" Read more

"...A complete 180 in behavior when it’s on. No pulling, no barking, no lunging…we saw several dogs out on our walk yesterday and the most our pups did..." Read more

42 customers mention42 positive0 negative

"...They give you lots of great tips...." Read more

"...Also included is a great training DVD...." Read more

"...Overall though, this is a good training tool." Read more

"...Also, the training guide and information included are very useful in making sure that your dog has a positive experience with the headcollar...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

"...Labs are extremely lovable but very strong willed. When she wears it now she doesn't mind at all." Read more

"...We strutted right down the sidewalk with nary a tug on the leash. Perfect form! And I dare say... it's actually easier and more fun for him as well!..." Read more

"Where do I begin…. This collar is AMAZING!!!..." Read more

"...This Gentle Leader, though!! It's pure genius! We passed dogs and kids and rabbits.... Oh my!..." Read more

14 customers mention10 positive4 negative

"...It’s been almost a year now, no damage. Absolutely my favorite leash. My dog feels fine, he wears with no problems. super recommend" Read more

"...Let me make this clear: this is super safe as long as you use it the way it supposed to be used. Other than that, good luck with your training!" Read more

"...These things are cruel punishment for a fearful & reactive dog. Can cause neck injury...." Read more

"...I think its much more safe than harnesses, choke chains and other collars." Read more

96 customers mention32 positive64 negative

"...walking my 8 month old lab today, she pulled slightly and the nose portion broke off, my dog did not run but the harness broke in pieces...." Read more

"...this is very nice, and the nylon material that this is made of is very durable - it is basically the same material that a typical collar or leash is..." Read more

"...The product does not appear sturdy. The nose padding is almost non-existent...." Read more

"...Well, she would pull even harder with the vest until the threads started ripping...." Read more

This Is Pretty Close To A Miracle!
5 Stars
This Is Pretty Close To A Miracle!
We adopted a Pyredoodle (Great Pyrenees/Poodle mix) about a year and a half ago. He is a rescue dog named Karl. Adopt don’t shop! He was only a year old and we were his fourth home because he is huge and no one had taken the time to work with him and so he was out of control with his manners. He is absolutely gorgeous and the sweetest dog you ever met. He has calmed down quite a bit since we’ve had him and worked with him, but he was super wild on a leash and would end up yanking me down the street, so I never was able to take him for a walk. I had seen people who had these things on their dogs, and I always thought that it was like a muzzle or something and that the dog must be a biter or the people were mean for putting that on their dogs snout. I saw this on Amazon and it had excellent reviews and I saw what it was for, so I figured I would get one, even though I basically had zero faith that it would work.. I got it a few weeks ago and put it on him around the house for a few minutes at a time several times. I let him eat with it on, as was suggested, to make sure it was not too tight. Today we tried it out! I am in awe! Karl was a perfect gentleman the whole time we walked around the neighborhood for an hour. I don’t ever write reviews because I’m not easily impressed by things, but this is simply amazing! I think everyone who has a dog who is having a hard time being trained on a leash should get one of these. Both dog and owner will be so much happier!
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I'd like to think that my dogs are fairly well-trained (wouldn't most people?) and that they listen to me when I give them commands or ask them to stop doing something. For the most part, they behave just as I'd expect for 3.5 and 1 year old German Shepherds. They are high-energy, happy, healthy animals who love other people and dogs alike. Unfortunately, I had to resort to these leaders because my dogs' excitement very nearly resulted in a broken wrist for me.

I decided to take them to the park in our apartment complex one afternoon; there's usually no one there so pulling on the leash isn't really a problem. This particular day, however, there was a pit bull out in the park, sitting next to the fence. There was no owner in sight and the dog had no collar, so I assume that he'd wandered into the complex on his own. When my girls saw him, their hackles rose immediately and they started pulling so hard on their leashes that I couldn't stand my ground. They dragged me to the fence where they proceeded to snap at the dog through the fence, where the other dog was already snapping at them. I couldn't get a good enough grip on either of the leashes to pull my dogs away; all I could do was stand there hoping that the other dog wouldn't realize that the gate (approximately 20 feet away) was open. I was finally able to pull Seven, the smallest, away from the fence, but then she went around behind me while Riddley crossed in front, effectively swapping places with each other and wrapping me in the leashes in the process. All it took after that was a hard tug and I was falling toward the ground, reaching out to catch myself with my right hand. I hit the ground hard, listening to my wrist crackle under the impact of my weight against the ground. In all of the ruckus, however, I never let go of their leashes.

I knew something had to give here. I wasn't concerned with their indoor behavior (as I said before, they're both very well-behaved and the incident with the pit bull was highly unusual) but I was almost afraid to take them out for walks anymore. My fiance and I discussed multiple possibilities, most of which we weren't very enthusiastic about. Choke collars make the dogs look mean and shock collars are inhumane - my sister used one on her Great Dane and now he doesn't trust anyone but my mom. Eventually, one of the GSD instagrammers that we follow posted a photo of her dog in a gentle leader and we began researching it. We decided that it was a much safer method for walk training and pulling prevention, and the colors it came in didn't look menacing or muzzle-like, so we ordered two for our dogs in colors to match their collars so that we could tell them apart.

Sizing the leaders was surprisingly easy. Once we had the leaders on the dogs, we let them wear them for a few minutes every hour or so to get used to the sensation. We also put them on before meal time and took them off afterwards so that the girls would associate the leaders with good things rather than think of them as a punishment. We didn't try walking with them until the next day. With these leaders on, my dogs are completely different dogs. They walk next to me, they never try to pull and after the first few walks, they never paw at the leaders or try to get them off. We've encountered barking dogs on our walks and although Seven still gets excited and tries to get to the dog, her behavior is quickly corrected and she goes on her way without so much as a growl. I was floored by the difference made in their behavior just by switching from a neck collar to a head collar. My initial concern was that Seven would try to pull and injure her neck (she's a recently adopted shelter dog, and we're still working with her on her authority issues). With the leader, however, she doesn't pull and there's no risk of injury. Both dogs can still do all of the normal dog things they usually do without the leader (eat, drink, play, chew, bark, breathe, etc.) and now, a few weeks after introducing the head collars, they don't even notice the sensation on their noses. I noticed that a few reviewers said that their head collars broke and their dog was able to run away. Because of those reviews, we thoroughly tested both leaders (pulling, yanking, tugging, etc.) before putting them on the girls. I assume the leaders that broke were part of a bad batch or some sort of fluke because we saw no breaking or fraying whatsoever.

All in all, we think these are a fantastic investment and we're so glad to have them. Walks that used to take two fully engaged arms and resulted in soreness and nearly broken bones are now possible with a single hand and a loose grip. I am thrilled with this purchase and now recommend this product to everyone who struggles with walking their dogs.

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