Beaphar GENTLE LEADER Mode D'emploi page 2

Dogs of any age, but young ones especially, often seek reassurance from older
and more experienced members of their group by offering their muzzle for
them to hold momentarily in their mouth. The older dog's gentle grasp
promotes social bonding and communicates security. The Gentle Leader's® snug
noseloop encircles your dog's muzzle in the same socially sensitive area and thus
acts similarly to reassure your dog and promote your calm direction.
Dogs have a natural instinct to pull against pressure and dogs walked on choke
or regular collars still pull, even though pressure on the throat causes pain and
choking and even though their owners may yank, tug and shout to try and stop
them.
The Gentle Leader® does not choke your dog. It is scientifically designed to
direct your dog's entire body by controlling his head and nose. And wherever
his nose goes, his body must surely follow! The Gentle Leader® dissuades your
dog from pulling on the lead by transferring the pressure of his efforts to the
back of his neck via the neckstrap, while the pressure of the noseloop
communicates your reassuring control. Your dog's instinctive resistance to these
redirected pressures causes him to stop pulling to relieve the pressure at the
back of the head and to relax and walk easily by your side.
GENTLE LEADER® FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
THE PROPER FIT – AN ABSOLUTE MUST
It is important to fit a Gentle Leader® correctly. Without a proper fit you may
experience unnecessary problems – excessive pawing, rubbing & resistance or
chafing of the nose.
Gentle Leader® is easy to fit – simply follow the instructions carefully, taking the
time to adjust it to fit the contours of your dog's face for a comfortable fit.
Throughout the fitting process & during initial use of a Gentle Leader®,
motivate & encourage your dog with praise & tasty treats.
When fitted correctly and viewed from the side, Gentle Leader® will resemble a
"V" for Victory, not an "L" for too Loose.
Yes!
"V" FOR VICTORY
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No!
"L" FOR TOO LOOSE
STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO FITTING A GENTLE LEADER
CENTRE DOUBLE D-RING
ADJUSTABLE
SLIDING CLAMP
CONTROL RING
FOR LEAD
ATTACHMENT
STEP 1
Attach lead to Control Ring (Fig A).
STEP 2
Open neck strap, holding
one end in each hand.
Nose loop and lead should hang
down to form theletter 'T' (Fig B).
STEP 3
Fit neckstrap high on the neck, touching the base of your dog's skull at
the back and snug above the Adam's Apple at the front (Fig C).
It must be possible to squeeze just one finger underneath the neckstrap
– this will prevent rotation around the dog's neck (Fig D).
Even though the Gentle Leader® fits much more snugly than other collars you will
notice that your dog is still comfortable, able to pant easily & shows no signs of
distress or discomfort.
Fig C
STEP 4
Take neckstrap off your dog.
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NECK STRAP
NOSE LOOP
BUCKLE
YOUR USUAL DOG'S LEAD
Fig B
Fig A
Fig D
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