A good harness.

[tofflemireally]

Has anybody noticed that a gentle leader will cause hotspots, and without the use of judgement; any other type of neck collar if your dog is not yet leash trained can either hurt you or your dog? Does anyone have a good recommend on a type harness that works? The easy walk harness looks good because the clip is on the front but is it really effective? Is there a way to keep an adult dog from pulling using a harness or just good behavioral training? I have used a prong collar in the past, but always keeping in mind these are not collars where a 'pop' correction is needed. Thanks.

[Will1492]

The only thing that seems to work with my guy is a prong collar. He will choke himself out on a regular collar if he gets it in his mind to pull. I tried harnesses and found them to be almost useless. For me, it's prong collar and verbal correction.

[Dutchringgirl]

what kind of correction do you need ?

[DanLu5]

I've run into the same issue with harnesses. They always end up acting as a good way for my guy to pull me. The prong collar is my go-to and I only work him on the harness or flat collar.

[Dutchringgirl]

I only use prong as well, My older girl only has a flat collar but she has had so much training I dont even need anything at all. My younger girl still pulls so I only use a prong, I dont even have to correct her, she gets to the end and it corrects her and she backs off.

[Raven]

Harnesses are designed for pulling. Doesn't mean all dogs will pull on one but a harness can make it easier for a dog to pull.