| I have had a good experience using the Gentle Leader. I once had a bitch that would insist on pulling on the lead...that is until I used the Gentle Leader.
It controls the head movements very well, and I have even used it on my male a few times when we first started our basic obedience class cause he wouldn't respond to the choke collar cause he was just so damn interested in the other dogs. Once he calmed down though and class began I was able to take it off.
There is only one catch to using this collar though....there is a loop that has to go over the muzzle...it DOES NOT stop the dog from eating, drinking, or even biting if your dog is aggressive. The problems most people have is getting it over the muzzle. But once your dog is used to it....its a GREAT tool!!!
But by using this, there was much less stress in keeping the dog in heel position. I recommend it...before using the prong collar. If you have him/her in a obedience class ask the instructor for the best type of collar to use.
Also remember to praise him/her for heeling properly. Dogs thrive on praise, and rottweilers love to please their owners!
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