The tool many of you can't live without

Watch how to condition the Gentle Leader on a large leash reactive Weinaraner

[@terridavis9278]

Lol. It is funny because some people might think as soon as they put a product on their dog the dog will magically behave. This video is so very good because it shows you still have to put in the WORK. And I always love a demonstration on how to use the collars correctly. Thanks.

[@kylasbibi]

Honestly, the owner questioning whether the gentle leader is too tight tells me a lot.

[@emilywilson9632]

The thing has to stay on.

[@kylasbibi]

@@emilywilson9632 exactly. Looks like to me, IMHO, she maybe the reason she has so much trouble out of her dog. He thinks he has to be the boss because he doesn’t feel confident with her. My GSD does the same thing with my husband, but when I walk her I don’t put up with her crap.

[@alisha_madariaga]

@@kylasbibi I second this opinion… and I say that because I used to be exactly this way.. and my dog knew it.. and walked all over me for it

[@leashr]

Haha indeed, I wonder what they did when he had to wear a cone after neutering.

[@scottbowater9041]

@@kylasbibi po

[@thepaintedcakebyjenniferfr8274]

Thank you for showing the dog as he is getting used to the collar. Very helpful 👍

[@fuumaxkamui]

I’ve been using a gentle leader with dogs for years, truly an awesome tool. I just adopted the most fearful dog I’ve ever had, victim of the dog meat trade in Korea. Your videos have proven invaluable to helping me train him. Even his agency is shocked by the amount of progress he’s made in just a few weeks. He went from rushing out the crate, out the door, up and down staircases, pulling on walks, to being better behaved than most dogs my neighbors have had for years. I am so beyond grateful 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@pamalawyerick2004]

Why is 45 garbage?

[@fuumaxkamui]

@@pamalawyerick2004 it's trump. if that doesn't say it all i suggest you hop off facebook and educate yourself

[@CrayolaCoffeeBean]

46 is senile and a warmonger

[@CFLAN8992]

The only one who needs to educate themselves is you. You're conditioned. Beyond brainwashed. At this point, there's no help for you. You live in an alternate universe.

[@francescamurray6894]

This invention is a GOD SEND.. It stopped my two terrier x breeds pulling instantly.. It was like angels came down from heaven and blessed us!

[@xscreamsuk]

My ridgeback lept around like a salmon swimming upstream when I first put the gentle leader on him. Now he’s 8 months and we hardly ever need it anymore, it worked superbly. We still carry it just in case, and would use in a high distraction situation. He’s now a pleasure to walk.

[@ridedaily23]

😄

[@jdo2574]

My dog bears his teeth at the loop of the gentle leader. I put it on him anyway as I will not reinforce his teeth behavior by letting him win. I must win the walk for me and him.

[@Spicy_So_Nicey3746]

This is a MUST have for pups that are insanely strong and who just do not care or do not respond to other loose leash methods that he teaches. I have tried everything with the corrections, and different types of collars/harnesses and even used the shifting of the hind quarters - and my 11 month old is soooooo strong and stubborn! It is night and day difference with the gentle leader. They do need some work to get used to it though. Mine likes to be super extra dramatic and rolls around in the grass when he first gets it put on if it’s been a while since it has been on.

[@marje8249]

Which one (brand) do you use. I got a ten month giant schnauzer who is very strong

[@elisasosa8898]

​@@marje8249 hi! What brand did you get? I have a 5 months old giant schnauzer and she's getting really strong and heavy

[@karenortega5456]

Thank you for showing dog owners how to help condition a reactive dog to the Gentle Leader. Every video I've come across to get a dog used to a GL shows a very nonreactive, cooperative dog. That's great but my 3 year old mini poodle hates anything new and will run and hide under the sofa or bed if we try to do anything to her (brush her teeth, put medicine in her ear, give her a bath and even putting on a leash or harness for her walks). I have been trying the GL with her for a few days to help go slowly so she doesn't freak out. Thank you for showing us a realistic situation for a first time experience with the GL.

[@ericknopik2852]

This is exactly, EXACTLY how my dog reacted to wearing the gentle leader for the first time. He’s only 3 months old and I have him walking SO WELL with it after a couple of days work. You definitely have to put in the work with this, but it’s so worth it. My dog is going to be a great walker all his life because of the gentle leader.

[@1Michajela]

I have a 1 year old male Weimaraner who's not done growing and is already 90 pounds and i bought a gentle leader thanks to your previous video. It really is a game changer! Thank you, great videos.

[@kristinas5196]

Weimaraners are the best. ✌💙🐾

[@kathyrivera2576]

We have a 6 month old Weimie...just bought this for him. He is stronger than we are...and since we're in our 70s, we needed some help with him. Will try it with him tomorrow!

[@bellamayetheparanormalinve9150]

That’s funny how us parents are. ‘Too tight’ lmbo awww I understand. But this excellent trainer can ‘do this all day’❤️😂

[@rlojek]

GL is a game changer for strong dogs... My kids need to be able to walk the dog without getting pulled into danger. Halti is also good. My dog got used to GL over about a week of just being persistent and using treats. Now he sticks his about out for the Halti because he knows he's going to go walking.

[@gardengal9478]

Gentle leader has been a game changer for my 7 month Aussie. We have been using it since she was 5 months. I even use it in the house when guests come over and she is so excited and wants to jump on them or children. Makes her correct herself. She is getting so much better! Thank you for the encouragement

[@mmcreads]

Same! My Aussie mix is super friendly and it’s so rude (and embarrassing lol) half the time I don’t even know what she actually wants…whatever attention, play, or cuddles she gets, it’s just never enough. My trainer said it’s a very Aussie trait, that she had a mini Aussie and used to joke that the dog would climb in her mouth and live in her body if she could 🤦‍♀️

[@td4234]

@@mmcreads lol, that’s funny. When you say Aussie mix, do you mean Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler? Or another breed?

[@mmcreads]

@@td4234 Australian Shepard!

[@pmlm1571]

This I had to see, now I can condition my horribly dog-reactive rescue to the Gentle Leader I have on the shelf. It's got so I now dream at night about dog walks and other dogs coming... thanks, Joel. Have to go get some meaty treats...

[@snipesmine]

How are you getting on with tbe reactivity with the gentle leader? My pup is extremely reactive so considering this.

[@lyidspino7653]

@@snipesmine We have just started using a gentle leader on our rhodesian. He'd always pull on our lead, but since we got a gentle leader of some sorts, he walks right next to me. I'd say it helps a lot. They do have to get used to them though.

[@jakeversluis7099]

I just purchased one for my lunging lab… took him on a walk downtown after some yard training and I was amazed at the difference! No pulling, no lunging, his focus was on me. Before the “gentle lead” a walk downtown was near impossible for me to enjoy with him. Thanks for the informative videos, keep ‘em coming!

[@type2life396]

Love this guys approach and realism to training.

[@mrsgoff786]

Saw one of your other videos on this. A total game changer for our German shepherd! Thank you!

[@lialorusso1887]

Great video..🐾 This tool for 1 of my dogs has been game changer!

[@taylortisaac]

I’ve been using a gentle leader for like two weeks now (thanks Joel). One of them accepted it immediately. The other still gets bothered by it occasionally. But she’s pretty dang dominant and stubborn. But it’s still done miracles for them both! The first day or two were as instantly effective as watching Joel’s sessions - best thing I’ve ever done with my dogs.

[@philcannizzaro7512]

Took your advice and used it with Bear. He still reacts randomly to about 50% of dogs we meet, but I don't need to be quite so perfect with timing the correction - he's administering his own correction at the perfect time. I'm already seeing improvement. Thanks for all you do!

[@StratMatt777]

After 14 months of trying to train my German Shepherd to stop losing his mind and going crazy towards other dogs and watching TONS of Upstate Canine Academy and a few Robert Cabral videos for a year and having discovered Joel 2 months ago, I finally had my BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT TODAY. My dog did not even bark at the little white dog he acts like he wants to kill when we walked by his house and he saw him! Why? Because I did not let him FOCUS on the fact that he saw the dog. [EDIT: I typed this before watching the video. I'm using a Martindale/flat collar for everything below]. Now, I have tried this a gazillion times over the last year+ by telling him "heel" when he pulls and barks at another dog. What did I do different? All of a sudden I remembered that Joel will yell out "HEY!!!!" at a dog the INSTANT that the dog puts his focus elsewhere (breaks engagement with him)... so, I put my dog in a heel and walked all over the place making him heel. Now, I have done enough of Joel's reversals with him that he will not walk to the end of the leash and get that "pop", so he has graduated from that level. Let's call that method a "Loose leash tune-up".... So I did something that is the next step up... let's call it a "Heel tune-up"... I'm speaking of the exact same thing Tom Davis of Upstate Canine Academy does with a new-to-him dog, which is doing a bunch of quick 180/u-turns and popping the dog if he doesn't stay with you. Pretty quick the dog will stay with you. Okay, after "tuning him up" with these u-turns and making him heel, I then thought about how the www.NitroCanine.com website (Seattle-area dog-trainer who doesn't use treats) says that engagement is the key to everything.... engagement is your dog being engaged with you, looking at you and caring about where you are and what you want from him. To use Joel's words, engagement is, "WHOA! I better watch this guy! He's crazy! (and I bet he can do this ALL DAY)". :) The NitroK9 guy says that the heel is your engagement and that if the dog is engaged with you he will do what you want, and you can distract and REFOCUS your dog from whatever is making him crazy and focus him on OBEDIENCE TO THE HEEL. So after watching hundreds of dog training videos over this last year, and the HUGE recent blessing of Joel's different no-prong style, my subconscious was putting this all together while I was approaching the house of the little white dog my dog wants to kill and suddenly IT HIT ME... When Joel yells, "HEY!" he is REFOCUSING the dog off of whatever it is wanting to do and onto being engaged with the trainer. It's like, "Hey dog, you are not running the show here. I am the boss, remember? I AM HERE, bitch!" (well, only if it is a female dog). So here is what worked for me: After the u-turn tune ups and a good heel and TONS of praise for a "Good heel and good quiet" I had him in a heel and focused on going forward and looking STRAIGHT AHEAD. Suddenly it hit me.... watch his focus, and the INSTANT he tries to look over to that little dog he hates, yell "HEY! Heel!" like Joel does to refocus him on me + plus the NitroK9 heel requirement (redirect his focus to the obedience). IT WAS MAGIC Do not let your dog even START to take his focus off of going straight ahead. If he does, yell "HEY! HEEL!" If he doesn't comply give him leash correction. My Shepherd is nucking futs and this WORKED. IMPORTANT: You MUST follow Joel's advice to NEVER EVER let your dog run out the door ahead of you. EVER. If your dog thinks he is leading YOU, you have no authority and he doesn't care what you might want. I just realized, last night and today I got wise to my GSD's trick of jumping at the front door woofing to go out (which is how I got tinnitus, BTW)... previously I would always try to get him to sit (he doesn't stay in it), but he would get so urgent that I thought he had to pee or poop NOW... then I remembered Joel saying to never give in to this, so I didn't. THIS SETS THE TONE FOR THE WALK, and likely for the ENTIRE DAY. DO NOT LET THE DOG LEAD YOU or you are DONE. Forget it. PEOPLE: DO NOT BE PERMISSIVE WITH YOUR DOG BECAUSE YOU LOVE HIM AND WANT TO BE NICE. DO NOT LET HIM LEAD OR GET HIS WAY OR ELSE YOU WILL BE THE ONE FOLLOWING! Be nice and love your dog, BUT YOU ARE THE BOSS (like Joel taught me)! THANK YOU JOEL FOR ALL YOUR ADVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are awesome. You have helped me. Now I'm ready to go into business as an unqualified dog trainer and go broke when I have to give everyone refunds because I have no idea what the hell I'm doing! Seriously though, my GSD is crazy and without you I could not have gotten to this point. Thank you, man. You are helping a lot of people and a lot of dogs with all this crazy valuable FREE content. You are a good dude and you are making a huge difference for far more people (and dogs) than you will ever know. Thank you.

[@shannonfrink7939]

@@StratMatt777 Reading your journey with your GSD is reassuring. I went through almost identical with my (now 3 yo) GSD. She is a large and lean 80 pound female who is still not done filling out, according to the vet. For awhile, I couldn’t even walk her, my husband had to do it. Through watching all the trainers I could find online, as well as hiring local trainers, we are finally at the place where she RARELY reacts to small dogs. Congrats on the nice job you did with your dog - they really are the best dogs, especially once they’ve had good solid training and have matured to about 3 or 4 years old! I know what an amazing feeling of accomplishment and victory you felt when it “clicked”!!!

[@StratMatt777]

@@shannonfrink7939 It's funny, all these 14 months I should have just been requiring him to be in a close heel and been ready to yell "HEY! HEEL!" if he looked at another dog. :) So, they get less crazy at 3 years? Phew! What a relief!

[@ComeUndun.]

I've been putting the head harness on my dog and giving lots of treats to get him used to it for a little while. We just went on our first walk, and this was exactly how he was -hes fine when it doesn't pull his head, but on the walk just constantly trying to get it off because he's 4 and he's used to going hard. This makes me feel better that it's okay and that we should keep going with it.

[@leegrass6954]

The GL is the best tool ever for an attitude adjustment and conditioning the dog to walk nicely. I’ve been using it on all sorts of dogs large and small since the 1990s when Premier came out with them. But you have to know how to use them -if they don’t work for you it’s because you don’t know how to use them.

[@j.hermanarmstrong]

Not every tool works with every dog. So no it’s not necessarily “cuz you don’t know how to use em”

[@claramoreno8456]

This is one of my tools, it is great

[@mohammedayaz2792]

I recently bought a gentle leader for my big dog and it was a life changer

[@Cathan1856]

I have had trouble walking my dog for a while and was using other tools with only limited success. My dog is like this dog, big and strong and has some reactivity on the leash. So I get my gentle leader out (had one shoved in the back of a cupboard from another dog) and had a go…..OMG, the best walk ever….first ten minutes a little bit of resistance, did what you said with rewarding and we were fine after that. 🙏🏻Thank you!

[@ekf7237]

acclimated my tug/pull 11mos pup on gentle lead for 2 days…tonite we walked neighborhood & had the best walk ever! he’s a different dog w/ the GL….he seems happier as i think the rein/control allows him to calm down & relax among all the stimuli! thx thx THX Joel…lifechanging tool!

[@andihd8768]

Woot, early on it today kids! Hi all you amazing animal people! Another great vid!

[@mgabor101]

Yes, we love the gentle leader.

[@knequestrian93]

I finally got a gentle leader for my Corgi and went for a little "load up" walk around my house. Yeah there's a little fight at first, but lots of treats and praise did the trick. For the record, we have issues with walking towards other dogs and I used a front clip harness at first. I'm excited to use this on dog parks and horse shows. Thank you!

[@t.lledsmar6052]

Seems like this works similarly to a "choker" halter on a cow. Very effective. Pressure releases when you do what I asked. Simple and effective.

[@kateroth5065]

I have one of these, I’d almost given up on it. This has renewed my hope, hotdogs and another shot at it!! Thank you!!

[@curttempleton591]

I was introduced to the gentle leader by a trainer that worked with service dogs. Most dogs fight the GL and then gradually get use to it. Had one pit bull that the owners used heavy duty ropes ( one attached to the collar & one to a body harness ) that accepted it right away and was perfect ! To this day, years later the owners still use two ropes and are pulled by their dog!

[@Sheilawyer]

I NEEDED this video! I NEEDED to see how you worked this with a dog who fought it like my dog did. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pierrearmand2793]

we just rehomed a dog a few weeks ago. I just started walking him with the gentle leader. He stopped pulling. The walks are amazing now. Got it from your recommendations. It works better than having the collar against the back of his head.

[@austinkraft3381]

This thing works wonders!

[@georgiegonzales9524]

the gentle leader helped my dog with getting distracted with other dogs!!! it took her a few minutes to get used to it but treats and praise made her comfortable!!! “this is what you get for lunging at dogs” lol literally what I told my dog 😭😂

[@christopherwelsh7008]

Dawson is conditioned to position the camera exactly where Joel tells him to. Good Dawson!

[@Smokerolla]

these leaders are amazing

[@centralflife891]

Checking in ✌🏼

[@blakeumthun8128]

After watching this video coupled with the previous video, I get why she questioned him on the tightness of the gentle leader. In the 1st video, Joel has to really pop the leash to control that dogs strength. She's a mom that doesn't understand her dog needs a little more force because of his strength and is probably afraid to hurt him. She also, doesn't understand how much less force is needed with the gentle leader, really hardly any. I was concerned, myself, when I 1st started using one. But, after using it for just a few minutes, realized it's a complete game changer. I've been working my 2yr old 120lbs Pyrenees female for just a little over a week. She's a stubborn and strong dog, but I can control her easily now. Still have a ways to go with meeting other dogs and people (due to lack of opportunity), but she's well on her way. My 1yr 120lbs Pyrenees male, figured it out so quick that he was off the gentle leader in 1 day and after just over a week, is walking off leash at times. So, I can confirm that this thing works. Best investment I ever made, other than, using Joel's methods.

[@RyArmani]

Thank you for posting this. I bought my first dog a gentle leader almost 20 years ago and it was heaven sent. My youngest dog, now 3, I got him one a couple years ago and he hated it. He walked while scraping his face along some branches and blood was everywhere, so I didn't try again. Several trainers had me try prong and shock collars, even various harnesses and he's still pulling. I decided to go back to the gentle leader because I know that works. You're the only one who's posted how to introduce the leader to the dog, so thank you!!

[@lindsaylivinlife6282]

There's also another really good video called "Gentle Leader Training" (approx. 13 min long) on the PetSafeTraining KZbin channel (makers/distributor of the Gentle Leader) explaining how to intro it to dogs.

[@CristianGonzalez-gk5ne]

The owner needs to respect the professional. There was too much questioning from her when clearly she doesn't know what she's doing and is hiring a professional for help.

[@StratMatt777]

In my 3 years experience of NOT being a dog trainer, I have found that, yes, sometimes you need to put the collar on the owner to break them of their bad habits and show them who is boss.

[@ericfetty4281]

The owner knew enough to seek out a skilled trainer. She can advocate for the animal in her care and ask questions about the training she's paying for.

[@lindsaymarikofoose9099]

Questions are a part of the learning process.

[@shannonbash5237]

I used to not like the gentle leader but now I like it because my dog walks by my side

[@NOPAIN2TRAIN]

Great down and dirty acclimation, excellent leash handling, perfect use of Least Reinforcing Scenario. Well done! P.S. You were right. The neck strap was a little too loose.

[@evasantillan5282]

I’ve been using the Gentle Lead with my 6 month old puppy for weeks. I started using it with him after the 2nd time he got a foxtail in his nose and got stung by a bee and went into an anaphylactic reaction. This has been great to control his head, direct him and keep him from reacting to other dogs, when we go for walks I loosen it as he gets more tired but highly recommend.

[@SarahThompson-du6zb]

I used a canny collar (headcollar) for one of my lunging dogs best thing ever we could both relax, they get used to it quickly

[@margaretfleming3554]

I have a Weimaraner x Long-haired Golden Retriever who weighs 64 lbs. This is the only way I can walk him. Had all this with him but he accepted it after about a week. However, he will rub his face on the ground, off lead, and it becomes loose and he gets it off. I now check it before each walk. Fantastic tool.

[@gustavo_oviedo]

I may be getting this wrong, but I feel the owner is not entirely cooperative, like he or she is blaming other factors instead of focusing on the dog's behavior, like you don't know your way around the tool. It kinda irked me a bit.

[@BDTraining]

She was awesome. Super receptive to everything

[@gustavo_oviedo]

@@BDTraining So I was indeed reading the situation wrongly LOL. glad to hear that.

[@ponysmofor4122]

this tool is a game changer!

[@caminocutie1]

I finally got one for my dog. It’s the best thing to prevent her from eating everything off the ground on our daily walks.

[@762MusicFan]

I use a head halter with my dog. She actually adjusted to it fairly quickly. Anytime I go back to just using the leach attached to her collar or her travel harness, she goes right back to believing she has to pull. They do work! I highly recommend one over other methods for a strong puller.

[@StratMatt777]

I think you just taught me to tighten the collar strap of the Gentle Leader tight enough that the dog tries to get it off instead of trying to remove the one that he CAN get off. As soon as I decided to comment this the woman says, "Is it too tight?". Funny!

[@nicolebrummet4408]

I'm glad you made this video as my dog Enya keeps fighting it for at least the first half of the walk. It seems I just need to condition her more to it. What's really strange though is she has somehow figured out how to unclip the leash from it. She's done it a few times now and all I can think is happening is that her claw is catching the clip and it, by chance, opens up and releases the loop on the gentle leader. Luckily she has great recall so it hasn't been a major issue but I really hope I can fix it before she unclips herself near a dog. She's not aggressive, but if she runs up like a maniac to another dog she may cause a fight regardless.

[@shirleyens7707]

Nicole Brumment, with the Halti head collar, you connect in 2 places, the nose clip on the Halti and the dog's own flat collar, using either a double clip training leash or 2 regular leashes. Even if the dog gets out of the head collar you still have him connected to you by his regular flat collar.

[@lillieberger2883]

Buy a leash with a lobster clasp. There’s no way she can get it off. Agree with other commentator that you also need to attach the head collar to your dogs regular collar. I just use a small carabiner.

[@timkopacsi7517]

Tried one on my nine month old dog today for the first time, she didn't mind having it on and walking her was treat.

[@milenataylor2]

Did Joel say:to the pool or to the pasture, at the end? I am looking forward to another video.

[@LawEnforcementTodaycom]

How long do you train your puppies and what is the sequence? For example from their crate to potty, to train then play. Back to the create?

[@spencermenk2090]

Joel, by the sound of it Bosco was an amazing dog. Are you expecting Prince to be as successful as Bosco was or is it too early to tell?

[@Soesii]

I remember him saying in another video that Prince is a little softer than Bosco

[@rando348]

Seriously gentle leader needs to sponsor these videos. Or add an affiliate link 🔗🔗. Such an awesome tool

[@robscanecorso]

Tired of the social media blowhard trainers trashing the gentle leader. It's not a muzzle. It's supposed to be secure, and it really works. Great work as usual!

[@jsasfu]

I just started this with my dog. He’s doing a good job for today being his 2nd experience with it, but he doesn’t have a good check in with me. He just kinda stops where he is and freezes. He doesn’t pull enough when he’s wearing it to spin him around. But with just a collar or a harness he’s hard to control.

[@ranibucher9902]

I just bought a GL, reading the user manual and watching the video. Is there a appropriate age to start with it? My puppy is 5 month old, she walks great on leash if she is in her familiar area without any distractions.

[@loudsiam8045]

I just ordered one of these for my one and half year old Corgi. He has just begun growling and muscling up to other dogs during our AKC dog events and our dog training sessions at my dog club. I'm hoping this will help him refrain from this behavior. I understand there is a conditioning period with this type of collar and willing to put the work into it. But, I am wondering, does a dog eventually get weaned off from having to use this training collar?

[@shabbychic6960]

I need one for our bernedese Mountain dog..hes pulling and running for bikers and dogs passing by..never had a dog like him that wont give up

[@stacyobrien3166]

I’ve been using the gl with my golden doodle - he is so much better on walks. But cars driving by creates so much anxiety - he jumps and barks. I was letting him correct himself with the gl as he would lunge. Not sure if that is correct. We’ve tried everything and two trainers. And we live on a busy street with lots of cars on the walk.

[@shanescott1207]

Yep! My dog is a different dog wearing it

[@prawst]

i tried to use this and my dog went complete psycho fight mode

[@christituck4409]

It's not too tight... It's something new to him... It's an adjustment period that he has to go through. No he doesn't like it right now but he will adjust. It's better for him to not like this for a few days than for the owner to need a shoulder replacement or elbow surgery because he is strong enough to do that (speaking from experience!!!). It's also 'better for him' to be uncomfortable with it than to end up in a rescue, pound or worse euthanized because you didn't get the problem under control early before someone or another dog got hurt.

[@KingsMom831]

Hey dog people 😁

[@harsh8426]

GL is absolutely amazing! why do people not use it is beyond me! I have a year old intact male Alaskan Malamute & boy he can pull strong! GL was a game-changer...A couple of things I like to add.. 1. Please take your time to condition well...it took me 7-9 days before Leo could walk straight for 10 mins ...take it slow & easy! Now, Leo loves it..he knows GL with leash means we are going out on walk...I have a cue word "collar" & he puts his nose in the loop 2. Large strong breeds also get a lot of attention & this can be an issue if you have a dog who can easily get excited/happy..I like that people confuse GL with a muzzle, gives me more space & I can concentrate on walking Leo, practice other cues like "leave it" etc..

[@t.lledsmar6052]

Weimaraners are so beautiful... as a small child I got bit by one, a bitch protecting her puppies, I didn't know she was there, or was traumatic for me but as an adult I understand what happened and it wasn't her fault, anyway I've always respected that power and Beaty. What a magnificent breed

[@kristinas5196]

Weimaraners are the best. I had one for 12 short years. He was smart & head strong. If you are consistent with their training like any breed they can become the best companion. ✌💙🐾

[@jameschild1321]

I hope this owner follows through with this🙏 Seems hesitant 🤷‍♂️

[@BDTraining]

Every human being on earth is hesitant when it comes to the GL

[@SkittleBombs]

@@BDTraining why is that ? I don’t have a dog but I feel like GL would be less painful than dogs chocking themselves on a collar, right ?

[@BDTraining]

@@SkittleBombs I can’t say I know why, people are just super hesitant to use it. It may be because they think others think it’s a muzzle

[@foxinthetwilight4046]

I was hesitant to use a GL simply because it seems like putting all the pressure on the snout is more painful and damaging than the neck. But after trying EVERYTHING and struggling for yrs I decided to give GL a try and it truly has been a night and day difference! Now someone else in the comments who criticised the use of GLs mentioned that it doesn't really change a dogs behavior it just surpresses the behavior. Since the dog never really changes it makes the use of a GL a lifelong thing in many cases. And they are right about that. That's one reason why I'm glad I recently discovered this channel. I'm hoping by utilizing this guys techniques I can get to the point where I no longer need the GL for my dogs.

[@solideomusical]

I got one of those gentle leaders real cheap 😳. Is it supposed to be used like training wheels to be weaned off of or do you just use it forever?

[@kristinas5196]

Dogs can be weaned off. It took my head strong pit bull several months but it finally click that he had to behave in order to get the crazy contraption off his head. lol ✌💙🐾

[@RayleighCriterion]

Now to be referred as a head halter.

[@christinag.2137]

Thanks for showing a real-world reaction to the Gentle Leader. It’s pretty much what I would expect but it’s useful to see the dogs reaction and how you work through it?.I’m getting ready to try using on my 1 yo standard schnauzer. It’s helpful to know what to expect.

[@MelisaNielsen]

I respect your channel and love your content. I have a bloodhound and I read that the Gentle Leader isn’t good for them because of all the extra sensory they have going in their nose. Should I reconsider? Do you think this works for all breeds? Thanks.

[@wildog47]

Use a prong or a front clip harness. Don't use a gentle leader. They are the meanest thing for any dog. Their nose is the most sensitive part of their body. If you don't believe me look it up. I've met several dogs with permanent damage to the hair/structure of their noses from still pulling with this on.

[@kristinas5196]

If your dog is still pulling that hard with a GL, redirect them by walking in the other direction for a few steps then turn back around. It will drive you crazy & the dog (lol) but they'll get get a clue eventually. My 90 lb pittie got a clue took him several months. He graduated to a harness & we both enjoyed our walks & 1 to 2 hour hikes. Good luck. ✌💙🐾

[@lilly5157]

@@wildog47 Your advice reeks.

[@RenM908]

@@wildog47 I’ve met a few k9 police trainers who will not use them at all. They feel it will affect the dog’s neck and vertebrae. I honestly did try it but my dog did not like it at all and he was better just using an easy walker which is made by the same company that makes the gentle leader.

[@lindsaymarikofoose9099]

I am paranoid my cane corso will get out of it when she really wants to. It's on snug, following advice though (and with all her skin) it seems like it makes it harder for her to breathe through the mouth on long walks. Any advice for fit on a large dog with hanging skin around the muzzle etc.?

[@jerrella6019]

Honestly dont know why this isnt pushed as hard as the shock collars prong collars ext. This is way less harmful, just because the dog doesn't like it at first doesn't mean its bad.

[@checkmatenate]

I recommend the Tascam DR-10L lav mic and make sure you use lithium batteries with it. And get some gaff tape too so you can tape right to your chest

[@katsika1919]

Is it possible to use the gentle leader on a brachycephalic breed? If not what could I use? I have a bullmastiff mix with a pretty smooshed snout

[@abbiezarslytherin3798]

Would leave it help with this situation?

[@theadventureofmaxandpearl]

I prefer the halti headcollar it has padding for more comfort, and I feel it's easier to use

[@renzmarty2972]

Did he just call the camera man like a dog? LMAO

[@rhonda8231]

Any suggestions for people who want to train a dog when they are in a wheelchair (I mean the person, not the dog)?

[@kevinschuiteboer6367]

Hi Joel Can I keep the easy leader on all the time when we go for a walk

[@travelingpsychicsupperclub5015]

Another great vid. So glad to see when dogs aren’t like “ok cool I’m going to act perfect now” helps us remember even the best have to put in the work. It bugs me because when Rev’s been acting bratty when his trainer shows up he’s like 😇😇😇💯💯💯✨✨✨✨ And I’m like- UGH! 👿👿👿 He tends to be on again off again. He’ll be a GOOD BOI then a rotten monkey. Why the switch? He’s about 1.5 so hoping that’s part of it- staffordshire terrier plot hound mix. Can still be ver stubborn and mouthy, nippy. Would love to hear your thoughts on this - he’s about as big as Blue in this video.

[@LeneyDesign]

Probably a dumb question, but I use a halti with my shepsky. I assume its the same as a gentle leader, just brand names?

[@melaniepayne8148]

I have the female version of Baloo. Unsocialized covid pup. Lunging at everything from people to cars! This gentile lead has put me in charge.

[@mikewright9547]

I thought these collars were easy to escape from. I’m getting a Doberman, thoughts?

[@jefftinney3131]

They work. I tried all the neck collars with little to moderate success but none come close to a light leader.

[@mlambrechts1]

I put it on the first time, and the difficulty was that my dog was too enthusiastic bc she saw a new leash and wanted to start walking as quickly as possible. So she stuck her neck and nose in the thing, but so fast that I mixed it up wrong about five times, it was a mess bc of difficulties to calm her down; when I finally got it right, we just went out and it worked great. I guess I had a "positive" problem. :)

[@wiemelen]

With a gentle leader, you pull/correct from the side. Using a K9 briddle, you pull from the back of the neck. Which one would you recommend?

[@nonenone6357]

At which age can you start using it? He said it should only be using it for a week?

[@LadyD1979]

My dog does the same . Because they are not used to it. He does not pull when we use the easy walk.

[@ceonabrooks981]

I got this first with my husky but he flipped around like a dolphin lmao. I used the prong for a week or so to stop pulling. Now I use the gentle lead just to polish the loose leash train. Then ima try just a regular collar when u feel he's ready and phase out the tools

[@solideomusical]

Husky/Pit owner here. Now I use flat collar and leash only. It can be done!

[@inavander-molen5117]

I have been using one of these for 2 months with our rescue miniature schnauzer and he still pulls us when he gets the scent of other animals. He sees another animal and goes ballistic. We don’t know what the trigger is. Also little white haired ladies drive him crazy as well

[@Animalit55]

Does the dog ever get use to the gentle leader?

[@CameliaSong]

Could you please do more videos on barking? I didn't find many on your channel and I have a dog that constantly barks, either when the others dogs are playing, or if she hears people walking outside, or if she wants attention, and so forth. As an "ex" fan of Zak George, his training sessions for more serious stuff didn't help, and I found your channel which seems to be extremely helpful as you mix positive reinforcement with some "tough love". I really would like to correct my dog's barking as it's so extremely annoying. Thank you so much for your work and for sharing your techniques.

[@shirleyens7707]

@Chi For the barking at things through the window, I would go to the window, acknowledge to the dog, "I see it" (neighbors, people, dog, car, or whatever). Then say 'thank you, it's OK, quiet'. The dog is alerting you and you need to let him know that you've got this, you're okay with it. The dog has done his job. I praise him first, say thank you. Not my dog, I only have him occasionally for a friend who lives in the country.. At home, he MUST alert his owner, so I didn't want to stop his alerting me or the owner. First time he stayed with me, he went crazy with all the 'city' sounds and happenings outside. Now he isn't too interested. If he barks it's just once and I say thank you, quiet and he is good. It was quite an adjustment for a 6 yr old dog and an old lady who has never owned a dog.

[@KingsMom831]

You have to teach them how to use the tool before you can ask them to use the tool

[@shirleyens7707]

Exactly!!! Kings Mom831. I got a Halti head collar, which I like better. You clip to the nose strap AND the flat collar, so you only use the flat collar as the leash connection. ONLY when the dog lunges or pulls do you tug on the nose to correct him. It simply turns his nose which changes the direction that the dog will go. The Halti video instructs that you need to first let the dog get familiar with it. I let him smell it, nose it, sniff it all over, feel and see that it was lots of straps. I did this several times the first day and only after that did I put it on him. I used the command "get dressed" and then put it on him, using treats. Put one in your hand, say 'get dressed', put your hand through the nose part and pull the hand back slowly to let dog follow the treat and put his nose in to get the treat. Quickly close the collar and praise him. My friend's dog, who I care for occasionally, was a little annoyed with it and pawed it a bit, but in a few minutes accepted it. He is not walked on a leash at home so each time he comes to stay, we do a little review and he is quite happy to wear it. I am not a trainer, but the way that Joel is using the Gentle Leader doesn't make sense. The dog is getting constant pressure on the nose, I think, and that will just confuse him., imho.

[@KingsMom831]

@@shirleyens7707 Sounds like you found a tool that works well for you! I like the way you did lots of desensitizing to get your dog used to it and comfortable before expecting him to wear it. I like what you’re doing with your friends dog too! I have a similar desire to always leave an animal or a place better than I found it. Whether it’s a location that needs a bit of tidying up or an animal that could use a little work, I don’t think it hurts to give them a little lesson on boundaries, expectations and some good quality attention!😊

[@shirleyens7707]

@@KingsMom831 Thank you for your kind words. I was very surprised at how well he was able to learn as a 6 yr old dog, who lives in the country.. He had so many adjustments to make at my house, since I live in the city and there is much more going on and so many new sounds, sights and distractions. Leash training was a necessity as he was such a puller. I thought I might not survive walking him in icy conditions. As someone with no experience with dogs, I felt pretty proud of the progress we made. Joel has many good training lessons, but he seems a bit harsh sometimes. I would sure like to see him smile once in a while and be happy with the dog, when he's doing well. I've watched other trainers and Brandon McMillan comes to mind as always being kind but firm. His training really shows that he loves the dogs. I think dogs respond to your attitude to them and can tell that you care, much like children. lol Joel seems much more Matter-of-fact and seems to look at it as strictly a task that the dog must learn, though the step by step methods that he shares are so helpful. Just my impression and opinion.

[@MaximillianandRubyGrace]

I have a 170lb 2 year old intact male Newfie He runs at every dog he sees Just bought this!

[@ParanormalTVptv]

Do you like it? I bought one for my 100+ Great Pyrenees.