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Easy Walk Harness

The Easy Walk Harness will help your puppy pulling or dog pulling problems. If your dog drags you when you go for walks, this is the article for you. From the first day of life on a leash, most dogs learn that by pulling on it, they get to where they want faster. Its the behavior that so many dog owners struggle with. Its a simple solution - just stop walking. Although, somehow your dog doesn't learn its just that simple. Or maybe we aren't teaching it effectively enough. Or say, you have taught your dog that, except when they want to sniff the fire hydrant, or meet your neighbors dog, or chase a squirrel.

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I have decided as a dog owner, that the only way to walk my dogs is by using either a gentle leader or an easy walk harness. I still enforce the rules - the dog pulls, I stop. The dog pays attention and walks with me, I move forward and often give treats and praise for doing so.

The reason I use and recommend the no pull harness is simple, prevention and safety. If the dog does pull, the easy walk harness causes them counter-pressure which makes them turn around and face me.

The first tool I recommend and use is the Easy Walk Harness. Its an easy fit, the dog doesn't mind it, and it works really well. There is no issue of the dog escaping, and no damage since you are controlling the body. You will want to get the appropriate size for this. See the sizing chart below. The face collar typically causes dogs to get upset at something being on their face, so this is a good alternative.

The Gentle Leader Head Collar is also great tool. The fit is a bit tricky and most dogs fight it when they get it on - EW something is on my FACE! Ignore it. If you just keep going, stay happy and reinforce them not pawing at it, it will go away. Some have argued that the Gentle Leader can cause damage to their head / back. I think this is only true if the dog is running and you snap the leash. Do not use the tool this way. I prefer a shorter leash and never yank or pull the leash. Instead, just stop, so their head is guided, not forced back around. I find that the gentle leader head collar is quite effective for dogs who are more rambunctious. If the owner is willing to work through the initial getting used to it, then its a great tool.