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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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Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 2, 2001
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Cixi Xingan Industry Co., Ltd
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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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Customers like the collar for its ability to stop pulling. They say it makes walking more manageable and enjoyable. Customers also like that it works wonders for teaching a dog not to pull. However, some customers have reported issues with the quality and fit. Opinions are mixed on fit and ease of use.

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3,794 customers mention3,227 positive567 negative

Customers like the performance of the animal collar. For example, they say it's an extremely effective tool, works immediately, and is a good training tool. Some mention that the combination works wonderfully.

"...We got the first one to try out on him and it worked great...." Read more

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

"...Once it's on though as long as it's tight enough, not too tight, it works great...." Read more

"The product itself works great, only thing is every picture shows it with a leash. It doesn't say the leash isn't included...." Read more

1,710 customers mention1,632 positive78 negative

Customers are satisfied with the pulling of the collar. They mention that it instantly stops the aggressive pulling, reduces the amount of pulling significantly, and stops the dog from pulling at all.

"...This helps with the pulling and when they try to react to other dogs I have more control over them and I don't struggle walking them...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...He doesn't pull anymore and when he gets distracted by something it helps pull him in." Read more

"...used to and he tries to paw it off but oh my gosh does it immediately stop the pulling...." Read more

1,287 customers mention1,240 positive47 negative

Customers find the walking experience with the animal collar to be wonderful, manageable, and pleasant. They say it puts them in control of the walk and makes it nice to go for a walk.

"...from pulling, the material is not the best of the best but it seemed pretty good, maybe it would last a couple months maybe not, I will have to..." Read more

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

"...I can hold the leash with 2 fingers 85% of the time. Walks are more enjoyable. He still pulls but he stop in a couple seconds...." 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

806 customers mention766 positive40 negative

Customers say the head collar is a great choice for training dogs to stop pulling. They say it works wonders for dogs that pull and helps to control them. Customers also mention that the headcollars helps large dogs to walk better.

"...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

"...Yes, it will HELP PREVENT your dog from pulling, the material is not the best of the best but it seemed pretty good, maybe it would last a couple..." Read more

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

"The best way I can explain why this works is because it leads your dog by his head and allows them to quickly learn how to self correct based on..." Read more

733 customers mention720 positive13 negative

Customers like the training with the animal collar. They say it's the best training tool, it has excellent instructions and guidance, and it'll teach the dog quickly.

"...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

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

"...Color also disappeared matching his lighter coat. Cured his zigzagging and he now walks by my side...." Read more

"...It is a great teaching tool and I'm hoping as she grows from adolescents and into full-on adulthood, I'll be able to transition her to something..." Read more

1,094 customers mention629 positive465 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the collar. Some mention that it fits well, has good directions for how to fit it to the dog, and is true to size. Others say that it's too small for their dog and too big around the head.

"...Sizing the leaders was surprisingly easy...." Read more

"...I could not have been more wrong.First, the size defaults to "large," which I did not notice, so make sure you click the correct size...." Read more

"...Once it's on though as long as it's tight enough, not too tight, it works great...." Read more

"...We got a large, it's a little big around the head but a medium would have been too small for sure." Read more

1,009 customers mention639 positive370 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the animal collar. Some mention that the instructions are super clear to understand, simple, and effective. They say that the device comes with an instructional DVD that they recommend watching. However, others say that it's difficult to figure out how to apply at first and is complicated to set up.

"...they're not the best material but they're easy to use and don keep the dogs mouths shut which was something I was conserned about...." Read more

"...Third it's confusing which way you put it on (you tighten it one way but it goes on kind of backwards from that), and since Jasper learned the first..." Read more

"...because it leads your dog by his head and allows them to quickly learn how to self correct based on nothing more than gentle pressure...." Read more

"...It isn't hard to set up, but there is a bit of a "ohhhh, so this part goes through that part like this" moment you have to figure out." Read more

2,476 customers mention650 positive1,826 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the dog collar. They mention that the side that goes over the neck seems flimsy, cheaply made, and broke easily. The material is not the best of the best, and it has begun to fray. The clip needs a more robust design, and the plastic buckle won't last long with normal wear and tear. Overall, some customers feel that the product is not super secure and may fail.

"...they're not the best material but they're easy to use and don keep the dogs mouths shut which was something I was conserned about...." Read more

"...though it was a name brand it didn't work very well and occasionally would come detached while I walked my dog. Scary?..." Read more

"It's well made but kind of hard to latch when it's on my dog. My dog is crazy though and doesn't like to sit still...." Read more

"...Yes, it will HELP PREVENT your dog from pulling, the material is not the best of the best but it seemed pretty good, maybe it would last a couple..." Read more

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Traci h

Works like a charm

Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024

Size: LargeColor: RaspberryVerified Purchase

Ive tried everything with my girls from harnesses, collars, and chains. This helps with the pulling and when they try to react to other dogs I have more control over them and I don't struggle walking them. they're not the best material but they're easy to use and don keep the dogs mouths shut which was something I was conserned about. My dogs definetly hate them right now but hoping they'll get used to them!

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Biggyswa

It works great for our dog

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2015

Size: LargeColor: FawnVerified Purchase

Totally ripped off the below article from --> (http://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/are-head-collars-on-dogs-dangerous-or-safe)
...but it says it all. It works great for our dog

Attached to leashes are tools designed to help you control your dog by guiding its head, just as halters and lead ropes are used to help control horses. An animal tends to go where its head goes. So, if the dog (or horse) wants to pull on the leash and its head can’t move, it can’t pull you so well. If the dog (or horse) wants to head in one direction and you want to go in another, gently (but not daintily) guide its head in the direction you want to lead the animal.

The nice thing about head collars is that with 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 barked and lunged at in the past. But in some cases, dogs randomly paw at the funny gear hanging off their faces the way you’d paw at pesky flies buzzing around your head. In other cases, the dog walks nicely and on a loose lead but, when he sees a distraction, he starts to sprint several feet to the end of the leash or barks and lunges and flails to get at the dog, cat, or person in the distance while fighting to get its head loose. Now if this were a person, flailing on the end of a leash attached to an apparatus on his head, he’d surely have a neck injury. But anyone who has seen a dog that goes to town playing tug-o-war knows that a dog’s neck is built differently. Because of this neck strength, few cases of injury due to head collars have been proven or medically documented (I actually haven’t seen any). Not to say injury could not happen. However, veterinary documented injuries caused or exacerbated by choke chain corrections and electronic collars are easy to find. . Most likely if dogs are pulling on their head collar a lot or running to the end, they may need massage or chiropractic care just the way people who work or study at a desk all day need back adjustments periodically. In fact, I think I need a lower back adjustment right now.

The Basics of Teaching Dogs to Understand Head Collar Guidance
The fact of the matter is, that as a trainer, if you’re concerned about injury due to head collars or difficulty accepting the collar, it’s best to learn the skills needed to actually train the dog to love wearing the head collar and walk politely on a head collar, as well as to teach the owner how to correctly guide the dog in an anatomically natural way. The first step of training dogs to love the head collar is easy. Just pair the head collar with food and systematically train the dog to stick its head further and further through. In most cases where the food and the collar are handled correctly, the dog can learn to shove his nose through in just a minute or two. Practice over several sessions if you’re worried that your dog will especially dislike wearing something odd on his head. On a side note, this method for training dogs to love their head collar is virtually identical to training dogs to love wearing a muzzle.

Once the dog is good at shoving his nose into the head collar, then put the head collar on. Keep the dog focused on you instead of the funny thing on his face. You can lure him with a treat to hurry and follow you a few steps at a time; if he’s doing well after you repeat this five to ten times, increase the number of steps he must take to get the treat. You can also use targeting instead of luring if he already knows how to touch a target with his nose and loves it.

Once your dog’s walking nicely and no longer has the desire to paw the head collar, it’s time to teach him that the leash has a limit. Every time his front feet pass yours, meaning he’s just a second or two from getting far enough ahead to pull, stop dead in your tracks. That will make it clear you’ve stopped and even the slightest pull will mean a halt to his forward movement. Once he clearly steps back towards you and then stands with a loose leash (or better yet, sits), walk forward briskly on a loose leash.

In other words, he learns the leash hanging in a lazy “U” means he gets to walk forward. If the leash starts to tighten, it means you’re stopping. By doing this consistently for as little as one 5-10 minute session, Fido can learn that the leash has a limit that’s predictable. Note: in order for Fido to learn this and continue walking nicely you have to be consistent about how you walk and hold the leash. If you sometimes let him walk ahead and pull a little such that the leash is hanging but like a wide smiley face, or if you stop when his feet get ahead of yours but instead of keeping your leash–holding hand down low at your side-- you let Fido pull your hand forward when he continues to walk, you’re sending mixed signals about what you want. Fido may never clearly get what you’re imagining in your head. Have someone watch you so that you can see if you’re always being clear.

Now that Fido can walk with a head collar on in a non-distracting environment, you may be ready to guide him better when distractions appear. When you see something that normally catches his eye, react ahead of time so that he can’t run to the end of a his 6-foot lead. Hold his leash so it’s just one to two feet long but still handling loosely so that you can easily and quickly guide Fido in the direction you want to go. If you hold the leash that way, it will only tighten when you head in the new direction if Fido does not immediately follow. Then, so that Fido knows you have a direction in mind, you must clearly and quickly move in the different direction the same way you’d move if you and a friend were jogging and you had to grab her arm to guide her away from the hole she was about to fall in (To understanad the importance of movement, read Dealing with Difficult Dogs at the Vet: 5 Tips That Don't Involve Food or Training Time).

Head Collars Are Most Effective and Safe if You Have the Necessary Skills
Of course the choice to use a head collar is up to the individual; however, if you’re a dog trainer, it’s helpful to know why a head collar might be useful and how to use it more skillfully, beyond the basics described above. The number one reason I recommend head collars to some owners is that a head collar can level the playing field for owners who have mediocre timing and speed. Because the owners are able to guide the head, they can more easily get their dogs’ attention. The use of a head collar can greatly speed up the process of training dogs to focus on their owners and perform fun, polite behaviors instead of reacting to other dogs, people and stimuli. When used correctly, a head collar can even help control anxious dogs so that they can calm down enough to focus and take treats.

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Theresa Layton

Great product

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024

Size: LargeColor: RaspberryVerified Purchase

This product exceeded my expectations. The last one I got from PetSmart and it was terrible. Even though it was a name brand it didn't work very well and occasionally would come detached while I walked my dog. Scary? We ordered a large based on the chart but probably could have ordered a medium. I would definitely reorder. We got a pink 🩷 for my pitbull n terrier mix. I highly recommend this product.

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Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2019

Size: MediumColor: SilverVerified Purchase

I have a border collie mix, and she wasn't too bad at pulling however she always got overexcited whenever she saw a person/bird/squirrel or another living thing and this would cause her to pull. I tried a lot of methods to prevent this, from treats to shock collars (which not only didn't work I felt so bad and guilty for using one in the first place) I even tried harnesses with the front loop to prevent pulling. It didn't work, she kept pulling or lunging spontaneously at something, it not only made people fear her (and she is a very friendly dog) but the strength of her lunges was really taking a toll on my shoulder, and my hand.

After being hesitant I finally decided to get this head harness, I was hesitant to buy it at first because I thought it would be cruel and painful to my dog, but I needed something stern and something stubborn like me.

Now onto getting the product, it came with everything advertised. You don't really need to watch the CD as most of the information is on the paper pamphlet it provides you, which comes with images. I put it on my dog no problem took it off put it on rewarded her for keeping it on her without her trying to scratch or pull it off. Now this was fine however when we began to walk she HATED this being on her face, I tried to walk inside my home first before I moved out into the outside world where there would be a lot of distractions, and living in NYC there is a lot of those. I tried regular dog treats however I needed something she desired more, something to take her mind off of the strap on her face. This is were cold cuts ham came in, I let the leash drag so she can get use to that weight and walked back and forth my home every time she went down I quickly whipped out the ham to distract her and it worked. I did this a couple of times sometimes I would have to unhook her claws from getting stuck in the strap but needless to say the ham did a pretty good job.

Now going outside for the first time, she was stupidly calm, not gunna say I was dumbstruck but honestly I was pretty dumbstruck. I felt like one of those people in the infomercials with where you go from and over excited dog to a very calm and behaved one in five minutes (except it took me about an hour and a half to get her use to it) the pressure from the head harness seemed to do the trick, every time she would go just a little too far walking not pulling the head harness would very slightly tug and she would quickly get back a little. Within one day she was respecting the leash boundaries. Every once in a while within the two days she would try and fight it and I would whip out the ham just give her a very small piece and she would be back to forgetting all about it.

Now there is a problem with this, the material I can't say for sure how long it would last but I would update if it ends up breaking. There is also an issue with the padding, there is very little padding on the underside of the strap that goes onto the dogs muzzle, so even if a dog does pull harshly with the head harness on, it is going to give sort of an Indian burn on their muzzle. I found out the hard way when one of my neighbors dog got loose, and they made no effort to go grab it as it came after my dog and go underneath her biting her. Now my dog does not tolerate another dog biting her and will attack, as I was trying to get the smaller dog out from underneath her, my left hand which held the leash had a firm grip so her head couldn't, get down and bit my hand or the smaller dog. Grabbing the smaller dog I made sure to separate it even though my dog still wanted revenge on the little sh**t. After the incident however, when I took off the head harness it rubbed off a small bit of her fur creating this very narrow line, though my dog didn't seem to be in any pain and other then that she was fine it still bother me.

SO BOTTOM LINE:
Yes, it will HELP PREVENT your dog from pulling, the material is not the best of the best but it seemed pretty good, maybe it would last a couple months maybe not, I will have to continue using it to see. Make sure your dog is okay with the head harness instead of just putting it on and going out with it, because if they are trying to pull it off their face, they can cause serious injury to their eyes or cut their muzzle up and get highly frustrated, and most likely create a bad experience in which they will refuse to put it on. Dogs who continue to pull very aggressively with this on, beware, because it will grind into their muzzle and continue use it could cause a gash in their muzzle from the strap, it does not have much to any cushion on the strap that goes onto the muzzle, so it would probably feel like an Indian burn on your arm but onto the dogs face. Other then that dogs who don't have that much problem with the head harness or got use to it being on their face, this will help them to respect the leash boundaries (which just means the length of the leash you have given them for walking), it is also quite a pain for them (or at least my dog) to try and get it off their face with one or two of their paws.

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Bonnie D.

Game changer

Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2024

Size: MediumColor: BlackVerified Purchase

This is the greatest invention for forward or hard pulling dogs. I have a 6 month puppy with a mind of his own. He is learning but everything is new. He is 30 lbs plus and I am not a strong woman. The gentle leader makes a walk a joy. He is still forward but can no longer have his way. Now we can start gentle training to keep an eye on me. This will be a work in progress. Be sure to follow the fit instructions. I have seen too many improperly fitted head harnesses. The nose band should have a little play.
The harness is well made. Should last a long time.

Katya

Boa qualidade!

Reviewed in Brazil on March 31, 2024

Size: SmallColor: FawnVerified Purchase

Caro, mas a qualidade é excelente! Obrigada!

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Jorge Adrian Resendiz Ramirez

Funciona perfecto

Reviewed in Mexico on March 19, 2024

Size: LargeColor: BlackVerified Purchase

Funciona perfecto! Mi perro es mestizo, tamaño grande, cruza de Rottweiler, se iba ahorcando con el collar de castigo durante todos sus paseos, y con este arnés desde el primer día camina a mi lado y sin jalar, incluso cuando pasan otros perros, se controla perfectamente. Solo fue algo difícil ponérselo la primera vez.

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Steve N.

Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2024

Size: LargeColor: Grey, CharcoalVerified Purchase

Great quality and great price

Ruth Lehmann

Works like a charm

Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2022

Size: MediumColor: Apple GreenVerified Purchase

We have a year old Springer Spaniel who has been difficult to walk from the get go, despite following advice from trainers. A friend, who is also our vet, suggested we try a gentle leader. We have and it works beautifully. Tali, our dog, still doesn’t like it and tries unsuccessfully to rub it off her snout. We have no idea if using this will get her into the habit of walking on a loose leash and we have no idea how durable the product is, but for now, it allows us to walk her comfortably.

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