PetSafe Gentle Leader review with Hudson the German Shepherd

Stop your dog from leash pulling instantly with this inexpensive head collar. We needed a quick fix to our German Shepherd's pulling as it was becoming dangerous for our children to walk him. My trainer recommended a Gentle Leader and we couldn't be happier with the results. Hudson (our 9 month old GSD) went from extreme puller to calm walker instantly! He's a completely different dog when he's wearing this head collar!
Our goal is to eventually train Hudson to walk with us off leash, but this head collar fulfills an immediate need.
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[@DiffFamilyReviews]

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[@John-Anderson]

Dont use these collars when its hot dogs need to open there mouths to cool off because they dont have sweat glands.

[@kweenjade01]

@@John-Anderson it's not a muzzle and the dog's mouth is able to open. The dog can eat, drink and pant. Do some quick research before spreading misinformation. If it's too hot an owner should not be taking their dog out anyway.

[@jennaconway9591]

Remember to/remind the kids to RELEASE the tension on the leash when Hudson is doing what you want him to do to prevent confusion!! This is awesome, Imso glad it worked for you guys. The gentle leader is a life saver at the shelter I work at.

[@thehexpro2429]

Jenna Conway yeah I noticed that too

[@AMadrigal72]

Yeah I seen that to, but didn't want to criticize anyone. But it was good to see how the dog reacts to constant tension, they were obviously confused.

[@jesuisunepommedeterre4662]

Saw that immediately. That’s my biggest pet peeve about the head collars, there isn’t an immediate (or any release since this dog hates the muzzle loop, because that’s still pressure) release. It’s so easy for them to end up being a crutch because the dogs confused and the owner doesn’t learn good pressure and release and timing. I think the dog might have been best off with the high collar without the loop on the muzzle.

[@briandeal8927]

You can also have a separate harness on along with this harness if they are not pulling, then keep both leashes lose. If the start to pull, keep the leash on the no pull training harness shorter until they stop pulling. As they pull less and less you can take the training harness off and just keep it with you until they are not pulling anymore.

[@juanitahardy8583]

I am 74 and walk and babysit a black lab, greyhound mix who is really strong, yes he doesn't like the gentle leader but it saves my shoulder from pooping out.....so worth every penny. Getting it in him is still a bit of a struggle, he is a very smart dog.

[@z0mggena]

Great video! I have a 135 lbs husky mix (she's a big girl!) and bought one of these for her today. It's like night and day! She's so much more well behaved with the gentle leader.

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Thank you, and glad you're having success with it. 135 pound husky mix? Wow! Are you sure she's not mixed with a wolf? 😀

[@kweenjade01]

Thanks for sharing. I have a stubborn, headstrong, loves to pull male husky. For a dog that weighs about 50 lbs I honestly think he could drag me across the world and back.

[@motorcitykitty700]

This is a good, honest review. Progress, not perfection.

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Thank you!

[@oatdiy6724]

SMALL KZbinR BUT THIS COLLAR WORKS LIKE MAGIC

[@irene9062]

This a great video! You had my attention from the very beginning! Very creative and NOT just another boring review! Great Job! Also, it helped that you had my favorite breed of dog :)

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Irene Hayes , thank you!

[@KateAwakening]

Funny, I was about to comment the exact same!

[@justjewelz2769]

Yes his video is amazing grabs your attention and keeps it throughout.

[@leahv3299]

My dog is the same way. He'll do absolutely anything for a treat but once they're gone he's in his own world. And although I've been trying to desensitize him to the gentle leader he still tries to take it off. I'm loving the honesty of this review thank you.

[@phillipstai7204]

Great honest review. This was pretty much the same thing we found with our 6mo old GSD. She's nearing 60 pounds and pulls like a freight train if left to her own pacing. Gentle leader helps a ton but isn't a cure-all.

[@bigbird1168]

My vet recommended it because my dog (beagle/husky) doesn't care about treats and is horrible on a leash. I'm a full grown women and she's managed to knock me down and hurt me so many times during our walks, it's brought me to tears because I'm so frustrated. I will definitely be trying this, thank you so much

[@elizabethfuentes1866]

Thank you! I have a 70 lbs golden retriever, he is a huge puller on his harness. At this point he can pull me and I might break something, so I have been really considering buying him something because I can’t seem to stop him comfortably anymore. Since covid, I have lost my arm strength and I can’t restrain him very much. Now, I have a 11 month old collie, and so now it’s like 120 lbs pulling against me, I can manage to stop them still, by the grace of God. However, yesterday I took them to the park and they pulled me and I snapped forward very hard. I met someone at the park with a gentle head harness, and I’m really considering this product. In the past, I wouldn’t have because I was afraid it would hurt him, but now he’s hurting me. Thank you for your wonderful video! It will definitely help.

[@elizabethfuentes1866]

Update: it works

[@laurenwhitaker490]

I am so happy I found this review. My GSD is 85lbs at 10 months. He pulls so bad. He pulled my 11 year old son across the backyard this morning. I will be looking into ordering this asap!

[@theresaburke2040]

True review, I had a lab mix and after she pulled me over on a walk I started using the gentle leader. Many miles we walked together! Now we have a large mix one year old, doesn’t like the leader either but gets excited to go walking when I take it out. At age 65, I can’t afford a fall!

[@kristycarrillo2390]

I just rescued an 80lb Pitt, the gentle leader is literally a Godsend, it's the difference between him walking by my side and him taking me on a half marathon ;)

[@mfeltrin1]

Very well put together video thank you. I just took a bad fall because my dog pulled me and this is going on him. What a sweet family by the way.

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Sorry to hear that. Hope you’re feeling better.

[@1506pinkers]

Yes, they are very effective. My young German pointer was a holy terror on the lead. This has cured him. I have found that the best method is to associate it with fun. He wears it when we go to the park to play with his ball, and keeps it on whilst doing this. It is slack enough to let him open his mouth completely and carry his ball. The first couple of times he really didn’t like it. However, when he reacted, I just stopped walking and calmed him down. He soon got the idea that wearing it meant going out for fun.

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Nice.

[@PeggyFosterExecCoach]

Very helpful. My frisky terrier mix was beginning to pull hard enough to aggravate a back injury.

[@magickmagazine7675]

Thank you for being so honest I try to tell people all the time that training your dog with treats only works as long as you’ve got a pocket full of treats. As soon as you don’t have the treats, they’re not interested, they work it out really quickly teaches the dog to be selfish. He teaches the dog to mooch of other people - it teaches the dog to look for food while you’re out, which creates more pooling - and it also makes them susceptible to taking Bates - - thank you for your honesty.

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Thank you

[@Peterpeterpumpkineater1000]

Worked like magic for our 8 month lab. I didn’t do the slow and steady introduce method. But did feed him treats once it was on to help distract him a little. He’s not completely used to it (paws at it a bit) but he’s walking right at my side and better yet not trying to eat everything on the ground.

[@warningsigns4526]

I have a 5 month old German Shepherd that is unbelievably strong. Being a puppy, they just want to go where they want to go and she would drag the kids with her on a flat collar leash. I bought this gentle leader, did a bit of walking/training with her myself and in one morning, she was a different dog. I have trained dogs before and never even heard of this collar. All I can say is get one. They work. Thanks for the video guys!

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Thank you!

[@geegeeme3256]

My German Shorthair is a PULLLEEERRRR! I got a gentle lead and now I love taking my dog on walks. I find myself taking my dog on walks twice a day for longer periods of time.

[@vvalle3318]

First I must say I love the way you start your video and the was fun to watch how they say it costs you 😂

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Thank you!

[@anneann9127]

So glad I found this video. Probably the best and most honest review I've seen. I have an almost two year old Doodle that pulls me like crazy no matter what harness I've tried. I have had this Gentle Leader for a while but had never tried it on him. I just kept buying different harnesses. Anyway, I put it on him this morning, and while he hates it, I couldn't believe the difference it made in walking him. Yes, it will take a while for him to get used to it, but I'm sticking with it. Thanks so much for an honest review!

[@humbertososa6818]

Excellent video thank you so much I just bought this hands down best video on KZbin explaining this product

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Glad it helped

[@cheytheratking266]

I have a shepherd mix and he has a huge prey drive so if he was seeing anything, it was like hell to regain control over him. Even though he is very small for a German Shepherd, he is mixed with very strong dogs. I do train him and he's a very smart and passionate-about-learning dog. I'd been saving up my money and I purchased him one of these collars last month. It worked like magic. He still occasionally pulls, but it's not as hard to stop him anymore. This made our walks even more enjoyable and fun.

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Agreed, the collar makes a huge difference! I’m glad it’s working for you.

[@hopebullard460]

My Dog Hates wearing it too!! Too much pressure on his eyes and muzzle. ❤️ But you're right loosen it up and its not as bad

[@1anjani2]

Best review ever! This is my second video and I am convinced about taking one for my husky. Thank you! I like how your whole family invested in giving this review.

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Thanks

[@solideomusical]

Your son is doing a great job! One observation: It appears that he is walking him on a tight leash which, I understand, makes dogs pull more.

[@Zerpersande]

My 4m.o. Golden totally freaked out with the G.L. Going to try the harness.

[@justjewelz2769]

Thank You for your honest straightforward review. I am ditching the prong coller and trying the gentle leader

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Cool, let me know how it works

[@marilyngiannuzzi9867]

I just bought this for our pup.Today was his first day,he wasn’t happy with it but I will keep trying,thank u for your video!

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

I used a Halti collar like that years ago for my beagle. I'm sorry you're having trouble, but glad it's doing as intended. I have a small dog and they don't make them small enough for her. You'd think it would be easy enough to train her, but after 8 years I've finally found a treat that interests her enough that she will not only eat it outside but be enticed by it. She responds well to verbal commands but outside it's just too exciting.

[@myadavies5990]

Going to get this for my labrador as he is an angel on a lead but god help me if a dog or human comes in sight! I end up getting frustrated when he drags me (obviously) so i hope this helps both him and myself to be able to enjoy our walk together and bond :) you have an absolutely stunning shepherd also.

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Thank you! I think this will help you. Hudson is much better behaved when other dogs are around while he's wearing this collar.

[@jondoe8889]

I got one a month ago, but resisted using it as I knew the dog (5mo Golden) would hate it! But she was dragging me (75yo male) to death! She hated the halter for a couple hundred feet, then noticed it less. A week later, she's still not thrilled with it, but mostly puts up with it. But immediately - the pulling stopped! And she no longer chews on the leash. I'm still using a flexi-leash, so she can explore. It is 16' long, and she generally stops before it stops her. I'm shocked at how well it works! Our previous dogs, 2 Goldens that weren't siblings, would also drag me up the street, at times. I was younger and stronger, but wish I had these leads back then.

[@deqaf9408]

I like the honesty in this video about the dog never really liking the head halter - we went through all the positive training for over a year with an entrenched 60-lb puller that came to us as an adult (not a puller, more like a surprise lunger strong enough to yank me off my feet and drag me across a parking lot). The result is that 90% of the time, the dog resists distractions and walks nicely, BUT, that 10% of bad behaviour results in injury and reinforced lunging (my hand is wrapped and mangled as I write this from the most recent impromptu "ride"). I've gone back to keeping the head halter on during all walks save for her unleashed morning training walk (in a low-distraction setting), and walking and training has become a pleasure again. As for the honesty - like your dog, my dog does not like the head halter. She resists it, but after a few minutes of "buffing" (ie circling her, rewarding her for not pulling with the head halter on, etc.) she relaxes into it. I would say for anyone with a strong puller, try this tool. It works, it doesn't harm the animal if properly used and, best of all, it will save your dog from building bad habits.

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Thank you for your input!

[@redsloane879]

Mine too...went for a nice slide on gravel before I tried this halter style....completely different dog....would not have believed it if I didn't see it.

[@samo6083]

Yhhhh I didn't work for my rottweiler, I'm a 6ft guy that can lift 2.1 times body body weight in deadlift and he drags me with the head collar like I'm not there and if the surface is anything other than perfect in terms of traction I get taken off my feet 😭

[@deqaf]

@@samo6083 Wow. You have a powerful, determined animal there. Having dealt with a lot of pullers, all I can say is keep trying different methods/tools. Hopefully, one day (hopefully soon) you'll find the fix. Good luck.

[@samo6083]

@@deqaf yhhhh I'm thinking about using a harness, I hear its almost impossible to pull because their centre of gravity is in their chest area. So I'll try that

[@patriciajennings4413]

I just wanted to let you guys know YOU were the reason I stuck with the gentle leader. You used your dog family and a dog that acted like well a dog. All the other video's are great but yours struck a cord because it seemed so real. I kept with it and today my dog and I walked half a mile she for the first time in her five months loved her walk. ( she is not as big as Hudson but very strong) So again thank you. Your approach was what made me not give up.

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Thank you for these kind words. I’m so glad you’re able to walk with your dog!

[@FloridaLifeAirbnb]

I also had a good experience with customer service at Pet Safe. Chuck helped us order a doggie door we couldn't find and was super nice.

[@tophernheidy]

Mine comes tomorrow! Thanks for the good video

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@lsmrtnz31]

Nothing better than a honest family man.

[@OceansFreedom]

I've got a 4mth old GS and I can't walk him anymore... he drags me along. Thanks for the post and review!

[@Imanaliy]

I wish I saw this video before I rehomed my dog last week 😢

[@Chiefpokah]

such a great video! love how the kids were a part of it and also very informative with the head collar! just got one today for my pit bull excited to see her walk beside me and not pull/drag me lol

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Chiefpokah , thank you! Let me know how it works with your dog!

[@gillianmcgrath1929]

Love this. Have a 9 month old GSD, have a prong and find it fantastic but am so scared of the possible damage it could be doing to him. So bought him a halti and took him for a quick 10 min walk today with it on, loaded with treats and praise, he wasn’t loving it and tried to take it off but I hope in time he’ll get there!

[@susancross1279]

Very helpful and entertaining. We wonder how you have the energy to have 7 children and a dog! We have 2 dogs, and no children. But if we had children, we'd use a gentle leader on them as well. :-)

[@medline5140]

I also have a german shepherd and she pulls A LOT!!! I was skeptical about this product but now, I am going to give it a try and follow exactly what the instructions and DVD that's included provide. I really want the pulling to stop so that I can ease when walking her.

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Definitely give it a try, I think you'll be surprised. Good luck!

[@Immortan_Bob]

How did it go?

[@danadilley9260]

Thanks for the video! 👍 I purchased one and going to try it out! 🤞 It will help. 🙂

[@naomiseale4593]

Thank you sooo much for this review! I have tried everything with my Golden Retriever and she is a puller. She must’ve been a husky in a previous life. Wish me luck, I’ll give this a try. Again, thanks for the honest review!

[@Wowitsgrace]

I love your doggie!!!!

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Thank you

[@Justutube-we8mz]

Awesome thanks for the review!

[@RPIXELN]

If your dog is getting angry at the gentle leader I recommend what I did with my little monster and give treats every time he put his mouth in the collar, and slower you will be able to make him go all the way under the collar, keep him using at home(and again, lots of treats) to get used to and soon he will totally forget about it! Cool video!

[@binary]

Or just use a properly fitted prong. quick fix

[@margyb7469]

My dog is not to wrapped in the harness however it works amazing. I also do not do the harness as tight as recommended.

[@aracelimalone1167]

Love this review! Super honest and realistic!

[@jac1ntaa]

I have GSD looks similar like your. The video of your dog dragging your son reminds me of myself. My dog did the same thing when she was 7-8 months until couldn’t walk her anymore cos she’s getting stronger and strongest everyday. Now she’s 15 months and I am still having problem of walking her. Your video gives me the idea to try this gentle lead. Thank you so much 😊🙏🏻 Hope will work on us 🙏🏻

[@heartvannilatornado]

As someone who has grown up with big dogs who were trained on gentle leaders and then getting my dog in adulthood and not prioritizing using one, man I have noticed the difference. I will take a gentle leader over me getting dragged by dog when he tries to go after a deer on our runs. Especially fun when it happens mid stride and you have to quickly align yourself to the grass vs the cement sidewalk to get dragged on.

[@chrisbarclay6127]

I just got this.... dog hates it. But it does work somewhat. She still pulls but it's within bounds. At first she got the collar off. Didin't see what happened. Second time I made sure that it was fully connected. I tried to pull it apart but couldn't. Decided that I needed a backup. Did that. I think there is hope .....

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

There’s always hope

[@waynepaul9554]

Great review. Thank you 👍 I have a 5 month old female German Shepherd puppy and can relate to your walking experience’s and was considering this option. 😎

[@jessica23882]

The k9 bridle looks very similar but looks like softer and more comfortable material

[@lolprtzl4467]

Love the honest review!

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Thank you!

[@angelachallice1805]

What a well-made video and a lovely family you have! My big gs girl has pulled me over 3 times...am going to try this....🐾🌻

[@sueyx1]

Imma have to get one if those

[@amanpreetflora5384]

Yep our german shepherd pulls so badly on our walks and our trainer started us off with walking him on a harness - probably not the best decision because it gave him the pulling advantage - he's a year old now and taking him for walks is something I dread so I've ordered this, and it will be arriving tomorrow. I really hope this works because I fear taking our GSD out for a walk unless my brother is with me and he's holding him. I used to take him out all the time when he was younger. We'd trek the woods for hours and I miss those walks.

[@drazamihajlovic9899]

i will try this i hope it works and i pray im not too late.. my 5 month old GERMAN SHEPHERD pulls my little woman but i noticed last night his having trouble breathing seems some damage has been done to his neck, it did not last but god damn i HATE LEASHES... i should have listened to my GUT and got a certified pronge collar people who know nothing about dogs bash this tool that actually works and does not risk hurting your dog

[@jeanconneely3602]

Loved your review ❤

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Thank you!! 😊

[@losohermes]

I highly recommend it. Worked instantly. Got mines for $30 from pet smart.

[@notmynipplesagain2827]

You can price match it for $15

[@Davena]

Used your link to purchase. Thank you.

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Chopper and Drax the Rottweilers Thank you. Unfortunately Amazon killed my affiliate account because I didn’t have enough subscribers. But I do appreciate it.

[@LadyD1979]

It helps with our lab

[@Oxford322]

I actually have a mutt who I started this on ( as last resort) bc I’m older (58) my dogs were putting me in danger of falling too! It worked !

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

So glad it worked for you!

[@joannezimmerman7394]

Great video. I watched a tutorial on Gentle Leader on KZbin from McCann Dog Trainers. They have a lot of training videos that give exact tips and corrections on gentle leader and training leash respect. It made all the difference for my dog. Good luck all!

[@Snowbearkay]

i have a 5 month old bully breed puppy that is mixed with German Shepherd as well.. I had to purchase one of these too and my pup just hates it. I did the same thing rewarded with lots of treats but they do work very well.

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Glad it’s working for you!

[@ginapereira8948]

What a beautiful family!! Thanks for the vid..I just ordered one! 🧡

[@zapkvr]

My lab is named Hudson. Thank you Sir for your vid. Very helpful

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

It’s a good name!

[@zapkvr]

@@DiffFamilyReviews I named my furry baby for the river in NYC where I spent my birthday 9 years ago. He was my birthday present. His full name is Hudson River

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

@@zapkvr Hudson's full name is Hudson Daniel and that's what we call him when he's in trouble.

[@zapkvr]

@@DiffFamilyReviews that's a great name. I'm sure he's never in trouble ;)

[@nvgal2685]

Cute video. I have a GS, too. Hope this helps.

[@charlenestewart7395]

Thanks. You are the 1st person I have seen give an honest review and have a GSD! I have a 1 year old GSD and I am going to give this a shot..:(

[@pattythomas1544]

How has it worked? .

[@charlenestewart7395]

@@pattythomas1544 It does not work. The problem was she hated so bad she would rub her nose on the grass and did it so hard she hurt her nose and caused harm to herself. So I went back to the pinch collar. So far that has worked.

[@pattythomas1544]

@@charlenestewart7395 Thanks for your feedback I bought one 2 days ago, watched the DVD but decided I'm going to take it back.

[@JennyYasi]

I suggest you get the "Walk N Train" head halter, and don't tighten it down on the nose like that! Dogs learn from contrast, and if it's always tight on the nose, it's confusing. You want a head halter where the nose loop is completely loose but doesn't fall off the nose. I have a playlist on headhalters that shows how to use it so your dog will be comfortable in it.

[@raymondkwamie9966]

Don't look like it's working..he's still pulling!

[@leslieshortt6390]

We have an 82# Labrador that my husband can usually control just by voice. Yesterday we took him for vaccines at Tractor Supply pet vet clinic and it was awful. We're hoping with a little time, this collar will stop his pulling.

[@jenkalenberg583]

Great video, I'm buying one today. We are in the same boat, 9 month old, 90 pounds and pulls me on the leash

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Thank you! This should help you quite a bit.

[@AndreaFlorio]

my dog loves the collar. used it immediately without waiting a week or whatever..

[@taslimhussain5879]

When the dog is walking by your side the leash should be RELAXED. Video shows multiple clips of Hudson walking alongside the boys however the boys maintain tension. This must be rather uncomfortable for Hudson and counter intuitive because whilst he is complying the lead is still causing him discomfort. Relax the lead when Hudson complies, so that he knows that his behaviour is good.

[@hereallyfast]

Prong collar works

[@suewilkinson6434]

It’s a great tool when it’s used correctly. It’s not being used correctly here. The leash should be LOOSE when not correcting the behaviour. The children are walking on a continuous tight leash. Spend more time training the dog and owner.

[@zepguwlthistle7924]

wish i had found your video before I bought McCanns collar at a whopping 37.90 plus shipping for total 44.90 :(

[@timholden8007]

Thanks, really helpful review & great video!

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Thank you!

[@dcdno_one2393]

You need to interrupt the dogs attempts to get it off. Pull up on it and tell them to knock it off or it sucks to be them. Then release when he stops.

[@ToeRingShit]

You have a better voice than most KZbinrs with pro sound gear. It’s a relief for people with “misophobia” Hudson is the big brother hahaha.

[@Kellylogan1131]

This is one of my favorites videos!🤣 💯review.

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Thank you!

[@thetallent523]

Great review!! Thank you so much!!

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Thank you!

[@charlierose7309]

I appreciate your review... helped us with our new puppy! We had dogs in the past that hated the halti, BUT it worked, so they wore it (saved my arm from being pulled outta the socket 😄👍)

[@mijumaru97]

I'm training my GSD puppy to put it on and I also leave it on while she eats. However when we are outside in the backyard, she takes out her frustration of not being able to get it off by being extra bitey and lunging at my arm

[@aikikaratefan]

Thanks, that was very helpful.

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

You're welcome!

[@turn-n-burn1421]

It might work fine with a dog that tolerates it. Unfortunately neither of my dogs did, so back it went. Plan B, Slip lead leash.

[@binary]

Prong collar would fix it quick

[@NatschoNotorious]

I bought the gentle leader today as instructed by my trainer :) interested to see any difference in the future

[@carlduffin]

The reason why your dog is still pulling on the Gentle Leader is because you adjusted the harness to be too loose. When too loose you lose the communication between you and dog. One finger spacing is quite enough as the packaging states.

[@donnapeterson1945]

Great video! I have one, but when we get it on him he gets out of it every time, I swear he’s part Houdini!!

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Maybe it needs to be a little tighter?

[@donnapeterson1945]

@@DiffFamilyReviews ha! Tried that, however he’s grown a bit and now it’s been working great ❤️

[@sunshinesher]

Thank you for the honest review. We have two G.S. and looking for something to help. Will give this a try for sure.

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@orlando.7979]

Good review / video. Thanks!

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@xxxveinhobanxxx337]

My 8 month German shepherd pulls a lot and I hate putting her on a leash because it is so painful on my wrist. I tried this gentle leader and it’s awesome she hated it for a week but then she got used to it and now she never pulls

[@jammen10]

I never knew the reason behind those collars and thought they were mean but after seeing this, I have changed my mind. And 90lbs! 😁

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

100.5 lbs now!

[@lotsoflove5378]

i understand why you think its mean and my aunt thinks its mean to because it goes around the muzzle but it does not hurt them

[@johnmoe2806]

A week to acclimate the GL before taking a walk? I bought one today for our 9 month old German Shepard. It took 2-3 min to put it on (yes I served treats the whole time) and about 5 min to get him used to it while walking. We have walked two times with the GL on today and he sometimes tries to get it off but he very quickly get over it for maybe in 10 min intervals before he wants to take it of again. The dog stopped pulling immediately. Within the next day or two I think all is good.

[@carathrenL]

In the video at the end, the boy is holding Hudson on a tight line. Aren’t you supposed to use a loose lead? Des Hudson walk on the loose line?

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

It's supposed to be loose but it's really up to the dog as to how hard he wants to pull. Hudson still pulls a little bit and removes the slack. We don't pull it tight, he does. It's still a MAJOR improvement from where he was without the Gentle Leader. I started to walk him on a regular leash and he's doing a lot better.