Gentle Leader Use & Training
Introducing Gentle Leaders at Basin Run Animal Hospital
Help your dog walk calmly and comfortably, while strengthening your bond.
Why We Recommend Gentle Leaders
At Basin Run Animal Hospital, we’re always looking for safe, effective tools to improve the lives of pets and their families. That’s why we now carry Gentle Leaders and offer personalized training sessions with one of our amazing RVTs.
Gentle Leaders can make walks more enjoyable by:
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Providing gentle, humane control on walks
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Reducing pulling and lunging
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Helping improve focus and responsiveness
Important Things to Know About Gentle Leaders
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Gentle Leaders are a training tool to be used with a leash. It should not be left on the dog if the dog isn’t on leash or if the dog is unattended. Dogs will also wear their regular collar with ID and rabies tags along with the Gentle Leader.
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They are not recommended for brachycephalic dogs (dogs with a flat face). For those dogs, we recommend an Easy Walk Harness, which attaches in the front.
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Acclimating your dog is an important part of the training process. Each dog is unique in how quickly or slowly they accept it — go at your dog’s pace and don’t rush the process.
Work with a Professional
Our RVT is available for one-on-one, billable training sessions to help you and your pet get comfortable with Gentle Leaders. Please give us a call at (410) 658-5709 if you have any questions or would like to book a session!
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