(VICT) Re: Sniffing gentle leader.
- From: "DIANNE B. PHELPS AND PRIMROSE" <d.bphelps@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:10:42 -0700
I would say that is sound advice about the gentle leader. I used one quite a
bit with Primrose, and if I take her somewhere with me now, I still use it
because it helps her calm down and listen to what is asked of her.
Good luck with it. I found it to be a very helpful tool with Primrose.
Dianne, Hibiscus, and Primrose
----- Original Message -----
From: "Melinda Rauch" <mrauch@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 8:23 PM
Subject: (VICT) Sniffing gentle leader.
> Hi all,
>
> Melinda and Smokey, My Mellow Fellow here,
>
> When we bought the gl for our beagle who can't wear any kind of
> walkking harness due to some back issues, it came with an
> instructional dvd. Beside showing you all the ways that you can
> train your dog with it, one of the most useful features of this dvd
> was the section which talks about getting the dogs used to the
> gl. The dvd makers suggest using treats, toys, and other things to
> get them used to it. The other thing that was suggested was to put
> it on the dog every day for a few days, and soon they will forget all
> about it.
>
> This actually was what worked best for us. We tried treats, and short
> introductory sessions with her at first, but she was so afraid of it
> that she wouldn't move when it was on. So, we just put it on her for
> a period of time each day, and soon she forgot all about it. Missy
> doesn't love the thing, but she doesn't protest very much at
> all. She will occasionally try to paw it off, but soon gives up.
>
> The other thing that was stressed highly was to never leave a dog
> alone with the gl on, and that you should take it off when the dog is
> asleep at night. I hope this helps.
>
> Take care, and be safe out there!
>
> Your friends always,
>
> Melinda and Smokey My Mellow Fellow and April, now our angel dog.
> mrauch@xxxxxxxxx
>
>
>
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