[nagdu] Gentle leader adjustments

[Tamara Smith-Kinney]

/lol/  I don't know if Mitzi is embarrassed by her Halti, but she does carry
on quite dramatically about how awful it is and how much it cramps her
style.  /grin/

The first time she wore it, she tucked her head under my legs the first time
we walked into a public place, and everybody laughed because that was just
so cute!  Awww...  I believe I have convinced her that the melodramatic head
rub is something I would rather she not do, but she still decides sometimes
that it's worth all the oohs and awws of the audience to catch me off guard
with it.  /grin/  I find the scene much too embarrassing to appreciate the
cuteness of it all.  /smile/

And, yes, if she's really in a mood, she can manage to get out of the thing
in a split second no matter how it's adjusted.

Tami Smith-Kinney

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Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 6:42 AM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] Gentle leader adjustments

Michelle wrote:
> 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?
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The gentle leader should be tight, but loose enough for the dog to drink 
his water.  The gentle leader should be snug to the back of their ears.  
I think they'll allways be able to squirm enough to get the nose strap 
off (smile).  Viola can't stand her gentle leader.  It embarrasses her, 
and hurts her feelings.  She won't let anyone see her face when its on.  
Which makes it a little difficult to work her with it on.  She's never 
gotten out of it though.
Jordan and Viola

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