[Dailydrool] Question about Gentle Leader head collar and Bassets

[J Marchlewski via Dailydrool]

Personally I don't like the Gentle Leader.

After using Freedom No Pull Harnesses at a local shelter to walk their
dogs, I purchased one for my sister's basset Winifred. I works well for her.

Jan
Lady, Dexter, Matilda & Dexter

On Thu, May 7, 2015 at 1:21 AM, Lisa K. Metzler via Dailydrool <
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> Hi, Drooler Family!
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> I have a couple of questions about the Gentle Leader, and am coming to you
> experts for advice.
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> I have just added two Bassets to my crew, neither of which has really ever
> been on a leash.  The female, a petite and sweet little girl named Ariel
> who is 6 years old, basically just followed me on the leash.  She didn't
> pull or struggle, but she wasn't overly receptive to the leash.  She weighs
> roughly 40-45 pounds.  Her son, Rocky, is 3, weighs 55-60 pounds, and
> fought like a demon with the leash.  Neither had more than a regular collar
> on their neck.
>
> I need to get these kids at least to a point that I can walk with them and
> acclimate them to a new neighborhood and home.  They have never been
> anywhere but their previous owner's yard, large though it was.  Both are
> very sweet and gentle dogs, and came to me as owner-surrenders when the
> gentleman's illness had progressed to the point where he could no linger
> care for them. He raised Ariel from a puppy, then had her bred at 3, and
> raised her two sons. (He kept the other son, Buster, and he will go to his
> grandson eventually.) Needless to say, I am also working on a huge
> separation issue with the two that came to me.  But that's for another
> time...
>
> My questions are these:
> >>Has anyone used the Gentle Leader on their Bassets, and with what
> results?  Good, bad, indifferent.  I just need some information and
> perspectives.  Before I spend the money, I want to know if it's a good
> investment.
>
> >>Would the Gentle Leader be a good starting place with these dogs?  Would
> it be an easier and possibly quicker way to get them comfortable on a
> leash?  (I'm not looking for a shortcut to training them, but want to know
> if this head collar would be a more effective way to reach the goal.)
>
> >>Once they are "trained" to walk on a leash with the Gentle Leader, can
> they progress to using a regular collar or harness, or should they remain
> in the Gentle Leader for times on a leash?
>
> >>Could these dogs, after acclimating to being on a leash and learning
> basic commands, etc., ever be put on a coupler with the Gentle Leader for
> walking as a pair?
>
> Thank you in advance for your considered opinions.  They are appreciated.
>
> Lisa Metzler
> Addie, Madison, Annie-the-Energizer-Bagel, Ariel, and Rocky
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