Duetsche_Doggen
Well-Known Member
Ha Ruth, Apollo's hair is probably great to snuggle up too when its cold too!
Personally I don't like halti's or gentle leaders. Many dane and even a few mastiff owners swear by them. I tried it before when I had a dog aggression dane, although it did "redirect" him it wasn't in a good way. Too many close calls with him nearly snapping his neck. A former mastiff playmate had marks all over his face because he was pulling so hard with the GL/Halti, others the same spinal or nerve issue. Now of course this falls back on the owner but I still prefer my prong.
Atlas Mom, I would find another trainer if you don't feel comfortable or the "trainer" is being harmful to your dog. It does no good for everyone invovled with so much tension in the air. Find someone who you are comfortable with and shares your ideas in training.
Dogs are indivuals like people some require a firm hand other a little less. Point is we should be finding what works for our dogs.
Personally I don't like halti's or gentle leaders. Many dane and even a few mastiff owners swear by them. I tried it before when I had a dog aggression dane, although it did "redirect" him it wasn't in a good way. Too many close calls with him nearly snapping his neck. A former mastiff playmate had marks all over his face because he was pulling so hard with the GL/Halti, others the same spinal or nerve issue. Now of course this falls back on the owner but I still prefer my prong.
Atlas Mom, I would find another trainer if you don't feel comfortable or the "trainer" is being harmful to your dog. It does no good for everyone invovled with so much tension in the air. Find someone who you are comfortable with and shares your ideas in training.
Dogs are indivuals like people some require a firm hand other a little less. Point is we should be finding what works for our dogs.