• Gentle Leader Headcollar With Metal Buckle* (no-slip) - McCann Professional Dog Trainers
  • Gentle Leader Headcollar With Metal Buckle* (no-slip) - McCann Professional Dog Trainers
  • Gentle Leader Headcollar With Metal Buckle* (no-slip) - McCann Professional Dog Trainers
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Gentle Leader Headcollar With Metal Buckle* (no-slip)

Gentle Leader Headcollar With Metal Buckle* (no-slip)

$44.95 CAD
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This Gentle Leader Headcollar With Metal Buckle* (no-slip) is the perfect option if you need to get a little more control of your pulling, jumping dog. This version of the Gentle Leader comes with a metal buckle so it won't slip once it's fitted correctly on your dog! One of our favorite things about the Gentle Leader headcollar is your ability to wean off of it in a few steps when your dog is ready! This headcollar was created by the Professional Animal Behavior Associates to be a pain-free option for dogs who need more direction than just a simple flat buckle collar. The collar comes in several different sizes and will fit a wide variety of breeds of dogs. These collars are made right here in Canada!

 

  • The Gentle Leader gently calms boisterous dogs of all sizes.  It is highly recommended if your dog is strong or difficult to control.
  • The neck strap fits snugly, high around the dog’s neck (below the ears).  It should fit like a belt.  The nose loop fits loosely around the muzzle, behind the corners of your dog’s mouth.  You should be able to slide the nose loop to the end of the nose, but not off of the nose. 
  • Initially, have your dog wear the Gentle Leader as much as possible to help them adjust to it.
  • Remember you must supervise your dog while they are wearing the Gentle Leader.  They can get it off & chew it if you’re not watching them.
  • It is important that your dog associates the Gentle Leader with positive things.  Be sure to do fun things with them while they are wearing the Gentle Leader, such as feeding them their dinner, giving them treats, throwing a toy for them to retrieve, or having snuggle time.

See the info below for the correct fit for your dog.

SMALL: Up to 25lbs/11kgs (Beagles, Jack Russells, Shelties)

MEDIUM: 25 to 60lbs/12 to 27kgs (Dalmations, Pointers, Spaniels, Sighthounds)

LARGE: 60 to 130lbs/28 to 59kgs (Danes, Goldens, Rotties, Shepherds)

EXTRA LARGE: Over 130 lbs/59kg (Giant Breed Dogs)

Here is a quick video about the gentle leader and its use:


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Frequently asked questions

  • A puppy house line is a 5-foot (152 cm) indoor training line made of lightweight nylon or cotton web. While it functions similarly to a leash, the critical difference is that the handle or loop at the end is cut off. This essential safety feature prevents the line from getting caught or snagged on furniture while your puppy is dragging it freely around the house. It acts as a remote management tool to give you "extra-long arms" to stop bad behaviors like jumping or stealing socks before they escalate.

  • You can begin using the house line the very first day you bring your new puppy home. For the training to be effective, the house line must be attached to your puppy's collar 100% of the time they are out of their crate. Taking it on and off turns it into an exciting novelty, which often encourages the puppy to chew on it. You can safely stop using the house line only when your puppy is reliably responding to your verbal commands, and you can no longer remember the last time you had to step on the line to redirect a bad choice.

  • Because it is a new object hanging near their face, it is entirely normal for puppies to mistake the line for a tug toy initially. However, you must actively supervise your puppy and consistently interrupt this behavior the moment it starts. To stop the chewing:

    • Use a clear verbal reprimand (like "Ah-ah" or "Leave it").
    • Calmly take hold of their collar and remove the line from their mouth.
    • Do not immediately hand them a treat or bone, as smart puppies will quickly learn that chewing the line earns them a free reward.
    • Instead, engage them and ask for a small amount of effort, like offering a "sit". Once they make a good choice, then you can reward them and redirect them to an appropriate chew toy