[nagdu] Gentle leader adjustments

[Julie J]

Michelle,

I use a Gentle Leader from time to time.  Tighten the neck portion as much 
as you can without cutting off the dog's air supply.  Think watch band here. 
The nose loop should be tight enough so that it can't be pulled off the 
nose, but it still should be lose enough to be comfortable.  The snugger the 
neck portion, the looser you can leave the nose loop.  If your dog can get 
the nose loop off it isn't tight enough.

You might also consider getting a Halti.  It's also a head collar, works on 
the same principles and you use it just the same.  It fits a bit differently 
though.  There are straps that go from the neck portion to the nose portion 
to keep it in place.  I haven't personally used the Halti, but I've heard 
that it is particularly good for dogs with short muzzles or those who escape 
from the Gentle Leader.

HTH
Julie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michelle" <m-johnson at bigpond.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 5:11 AM
Subject: [nagdu] Gentle leader adjustments


> Hi guys, do any of you use a gentle leader with your guide dog? The reason 
> I asked this question is because I'd like to know exactly how tight or 
> loose to make it, so then my guide dog can't take it off his nose with his 
> paws. And how do I stop him from pulling it so then the bit around his 
> head doesn't pull loose?
>
> Michelle
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