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ancora_imparo · 09-10-2012, 01:56 AM

We're just a week or so into our formal CGC training with Jaeger (though we've been doing general training from the get go.) I have tried many techniques to get him to heel at my side, and he's a LOT better, but really, at 9 months, he should be a better walker than he is. I want to start walking him with friend's dogs (1 handler per 1-2 dogs, and the others are well behaved walkers) but he's not ready for that yet.

A friend with a border collie suggested a gentle leader, and I was going to ask our trainer about it, but I was kind of skeptical that it would fit his muzzle and not be able to be wriggled/scratched off. Also, i looked at the sizing chart. The tiny one is for 5 lbs and under, and Jaeger is 9 lbs. The next size up is 25 lbs and under, and that is a BIG difference between the two. I also think it'd take a lot of work to get him to accept something on his face.

Before I got a chance to flat out ask my trainer, she asked me what walking aides I'd be comfortable using. I did research on the easy walk harness, and I like that idea better. It's the same general principal as the gentle leader, but no pressure on the head or neck, and it turns the dog TOWARD you when he pulls/ We've already got a regular strap harness for his tie out (when im gardening, and im with him the whole time) and the car, and he's used to it, so I think he'd accept it a lot better. The trainer said later that the harness was her preference, too, so we're going to pick one up this week.

Has anyone used these or any other physical tools for heeling?

09-10-2012, 01:56 AM	#1
ancora_imparo YT Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Douglasville, GA USA Posts: 354	Walking "aides" We're just a week or so into our formal CGC training with Jaeger (though we've been doing general training from the get go.) I have tried many techniques to get him to heel at my side, and he's a LOT better, but really, at 9 months, he should be a better walker than he is. I want to start walking him with friend's dogs (1 handler per 1-2 dogs, and the others are well behaved walkers) but he's not ready for that yet. A friend with a border collie suggested a gentle leader, and I was going to ask our trainer about it, but I was kind of skeptical that it would fit his muzzle and not be able to be wriggled/scratched off. Also, i looked at the sizing chart. The tiny one is for 5 lbs and under, and Jaeger is 9 lbs. The next size up is 25 lbs and under, and that is a BIG difference between the two. I also think it'd take a lot of work to get him to accept something on his face. Before I got a chance to flat out ask my trainer, she asked me what walking aides I'd be comfortable using. I did research on the easy walk harness, and I like that idea better. It's the same general principal as the gentle leader, but no pressure on the head or neck, and it turns the dog TOWARD you when he pulls/ We've already got a regular strap harness for his tie out (when im gardening, and im with him the whole time) and the car, and he's used to it, so I think he'd accept it a lot better. The trainer said later that the harness was her preference, too, so we're going to pick one up this week. Has anyone used these or any other physical tools for heeling?