does it help prevent attacking other dogs?
1762134
It gives the handler a great deal of control. Your dog can be discouraged from lunging at others once you take up the slack in the leash. Controlling the dog with a gentle lead is like controlling a horse with a bridle.
1762135
Only the human can prevent an attack. I'm an animal control officer and am an advocate for maintaining your dog as close to you as possible, no matter the size of the dog. I feel a regular collar and a 1 ft (12 inch) lead works good. My Lab slipped out of this gentle lead when a small dog scared him. I felt I secured it as much as possible but my dog is intelligent enough to know how he can get out of it. If you feel your dog had the same level of intelligence as this, I would not recommend the gentle lead for you.
1762136
I am not sure if this will help prevent attacking other dogs however, for our dog the gentle leader calms her down a lot, she does not pull when you walk her, she rarely ever barks with it on; the GL is like using accupressure for the dog. We love it and our dog does not mind it at all, it is part of the regular routine when we go out.
833377
It gives you more control over the dog so he pulls less when on the leash. I don't know if that will stop aggression. Check with a vet or trainer
1751441
Yes it will, but I only saw two dogs react to it. Little ones, not big dogs. I am NOT a dog lover, so the best description I can give you is a 2 to 5 pound dog, each. They love to urinate towards the front of the house and bark, but with this on they rub their ears with their paw, sneeze, and walk away fast. No harm at all, just irritating to them. But, please be careful as if you stay there long enough, the sound won't get you right away, but will definitaly turn your stomach. Put it on and then leave, covers a wide space.
1219528
the collar will keep both dogs calm. My dog dosent pick on my brothers dog anymore. I have also seen trainers us them to make two dogs get along while being instructed by a behavioral specialist
97183
I have the same problem with my 80 lb lab/pit mix. I would say that it helps a little in that it helps to not choke him, but it does not help once he goes out of control. However, it does help get control of him in normal situations and you need to see the other dog first and make him sit next to you as the dog goes by. Hope this helps.
1533549
Our dog also gets very excited when they see other dogs! The gentle leader hasn't eliminate this urge but it does make it easier to get them into a sit position. I get very nervous when our dog lunges at other dogs and with the gentle leader it can look even worse sometimes. We are trying to train them to sit when another dog is coming and sit after they pass and that has been easier with the gentle leader. In the DVD it says not to use with aggressive dogs so excited dogs seems like a grey area. Sorry this wasn't more helpful, I hope you have success with whichever way you choose.
1282198
This product may startle an aggressive dog(s) because it's more of a distraction spray, but don't count on it to protect you. You're better off with pepper spray against an aggressive dog or person for that matter. I carry either pepper spray or a rechargeable stun gun (if allowed by law in your state) that I bought off Amazon.
977379
it might help keep your yorkie from nipping on people. Ours seemed to work the first week and then our dog got used to it and it doesn't seem to be a factor anymore.
2254496
I doubt there's any benefit to spraying your ankles. What you'd need to do is spray the DOG when he/she gets in biting mode in order to discourage that kind of behavior.
1533550
My dog used to display similar behaviors when around other dogs with the gentle leader on. The behaviors lessen for sure due to the fact the dog does not want to be near dogs and not facing them. I think if you use consistently you will notice results. Post again if you have the time.
753876
It might help, I would get a collar for each one of the cats. This helped my 2 that would fight with each other. Good luck!
1265283
Some say it will keep the dog focused on him/her self. I would think it depends on the level of aggressiveness. If you have to walk your dog with a prong or dominant dog collar, I am sure this will not solve your dog's issues. I have an ACD and he was born to nip. This shirt caused him even more anxiety and it was returned. He acted as if he was constantly under attack in this shirt and if you have a truly aggressive dog, he may react the same way. Anxious dogs or fear biters are the most unpredictable. Save your receipt and packaging if you try this shirt so that you can return it to amazon. The manufacturer made me return it to the retailer. Also, be aware of the returns window... it is either 30 or 45 days and amazon's is the one that matters, not the manufacturer's. FWIW, I use a Micki Muzzle when going to the vet's office and having my dog around lots of strange dogs that could become "targets of aggression". They are cheap, well made and easy to put on and take off. You might want to try that for dog aggression. Good luck with your dog.
1219527
I got the collar to calm my dog down during thunderstorms. I didn't notice any difference. My daughter said it worked wonderfully with her dogs. I don't know how it would work with dogs fighting. Maybe mimulus? Or a sedative to calm them down.
1142084
This outdoor bark control will impact dogs in the immediate area. I have one pup that absolutely was a nervous wreck when I had the bark control outside. The other dogs, not so much, it did not bother. (it was effective for them). The one that was the culprit could care less. So I had to return it because it impacted the dog I did not need to correct. The individual bark collars work for our boys when they get yappy. Now, all we have to do is show the collar & ask if they want to wear it, & they stop barking. Your neighbors dog might cause your guy to become a wreck. It may work, but if it does not impact the perpetrator, it definitely will impact your dog. Don't know how it would work if you set it on the fence nearer the neighbor's barking dog. I think it would still impact your pup.
1921204
Yes the collar would work. Just make sure that no other dog or dogs come in contact with the collar or it was spray your dog. For example, if another dog is barking at your dog and that other dog is beside your dog, it would spray your dog even though he/she stops barking and scare them.
693295
My opinion is that if your dog is already afraid of the groomer and bites, this product will only make your dog more afraid...I have a non aggressive dog, I used this to keep her from running and barking at passerby's... it really frightened her and made her act weird and avoid me for a couple days...
1508300
I would think so.. My dogs sometimes really play to rough after one had surgery. I did use it in a training way to keep the other dog to not play or provoke play.. The idea is to use it with command and training.. I say come they come if not they get a beep or vibrant or zap.. good luck