My anxious dog barks and pulls on walks. Will a Gentle Leader help?

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I've been working with a trainer to make it easier to walk my dog since it became very difficult with him trying to bark aggressively to any dog he sees. He'll pull the leash a lot to try to get there and it's quite a scene.We've tried no pull harnesses, prong collars and there's no use. Trainer mentioned acquiring a halti or gentle lead to help me ease him. He was bitten by other dog when he was a puppy and that's why he's so anxious.It only happens when walking. Is this leash a goodsuggestion? Pet's info: Dog | Doberman Pinscher | Male | neutered | 1 year and 4 months old | 63.93 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sheriff is very handsome! Yes!! The Gentle leader head collar is wonderful and life changing! It gives you complete control of the dogs head and face. It is not a muzzle. I highly recommend them for dogs that pull and are in training. I have a few other suggestions: I would contact your vet for anti-anxiety medications like Prozac for every day use and Trazadone for walks and social situations, which is short acting. It will make training even more successful. I would hope these are not life long medications but a few years. I would also recommend neutering him. Some dogs just need that for behavior reasons. I wish you the best!

My anxious dog barks and pulls on walks. Will a Gentle Leader help?

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