A dog’s natural instinct is to pull when tension is on the lead, even if they are choking. Because standard collars and harnesses create this tension when owners pull, the dog pulls in the opposite direction. Because the Gentle Leader Headcollar works like a halter, the dog’s head is gently moved in the direction the owner wants it to go. And where the head goes, the body will follow. Because of the placement of the nose loop, the dog immediately understands his/her place in the hierarchy. The dog considers the owner his/her leader.
First, consider your dog's weight based on the chart below. Next, look at the shape of your dog's head and snout. Breeds with long slender heads may need a smaller size than other dogs of the same weight. Breeds with wide muzzles may need a slightly larger size.
Size | Weight | Snout | Neck Collar | Example Breeds |
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PETITE | under 5 lbs | 3.5 - 8 inches | 6 - 8.5 inches | Chihuahua, teacup & toy breeds, puppies |
SMALL | 5 - 25 lbs | 7 - 15 inches | 7 - 9 inches | Beagle, Sheltie, Shihtzu |
MEDIUM | 25 to 60 lbs | 9 - 19 inches | 9 - 14 inches | Border Collie, Bulldog, Pug |
LARGE | 60 to 130 lbs | 11 - 14 inches | 10 - 18 inches | Boxer, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever |
X-LARGE | over 130 lbs | 12 - 28 inches | 11 - 24 inches | Great Dane, Newfoundland, Saint Bernard |
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