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How do I choose the best lead for my dog?

Allison Weeks
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Allison Weeks is a Dog Training Professional, as well as the Owner & Operator of Peticularly Perfect. With more than 12 years of experience, she specializes in dog walking, dog psychology, and dog behavior. Peticularly Perfect won the Best of Escondido business award for the pet care category in 2020 and Allison was featured as the owner of Peticularly Perfect in SD Voyager online magazine. Allison earned a Bachelor's Degree from Kaplan University.

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Research the medical history and natural tendencies of your dog's breed when you're choosing a lead. Let's say your dog's breed often has trachea issues—in this case, you'd choose a lead that doesn't put a lot of pressure on their trachea, like a gentle leader. If your dog tends to spook easily, you might choose a gentle leader or a Martingale collar.

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Should I leave the leader on my puppy to get her used to it? If so, how long should I leave it on for?

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The gentle leader makes it harder for dogs to run. If your dog is more active and likes to play outside in the yard, then only put it on for walks.

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The neck clip is jammed after trying to clip it when the strap was twisted - how do I fix that?

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You will have to carefully cut it off, but I would try releasing the buckle first.

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How do you open the clip on the nose loop if it has snapped shut?

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It is a buckle; simply grab the buckle and squeeze to release it.

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How do I lock the clip on the nose loop?

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It should come with an instruction manual. However, if it does not work, the clip may be broken.

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How do I know if it is the right gentle leader to use for my dog?

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You make sure it is the right size and is loose enough that it lets the dog open his mouth.

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Can I still use the gentle leader if my dog has a harness instead of a collar?

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Yes, just make sure that your dog is comfortable with it on. Make sure you are using a lot of positive reinforcements, as well.

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