A new try.
March 31, 2019 6:30 am
A new try.
With the small taste of better weather, there’s been more walking of Ellie B aka Dogamous Pyle for my dear wife Karen and I in our Galeville neighborhood in Liverpool this past week. Every day, in fact.
And we’ve attempted a new push for better behavior to keep her from pulling us here and there.
The old gentle leader is no more. Knock on wood. Our cherished rescue mutt has been hooked to the gadget that looped around her nose in an attempt to keep her spirits from getting out of hand for years, now. She hasn’t like it much.
And, as a matter of form and function, neither have we. They broke too often. They dug in around her nose. She always rolled around trying to get they off her snout. And, ultimately, whenever she spotted another dog, she yanked anyway.
Stylish.
So off Amazon has come this black body harness.
It goes on easy.
She appears to like it.
There is still some stubborn leadership issues on her end. But not as bad as it could be …
The experiment continues.
Posted by markbialczak
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Tags: Dog Walking, Ellie B aka Dogamous Pyle, Rescue Dogs
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We use a body harness and it works so well. My dog is 90 lbs and very strong, so I need a way to restrain her that won’t hurt her–or me:). I hope yours works!
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By candidkay on March 31, 2019 at 11:40 pm
I appreciate your positive reinforcement on this switch, Kay. Thank you.
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By markbialczak on April 1, 2019 at 11:25 am
Whatever works, Mark. We use the Thunder Harness which goes around Cody’s body and pulls tighter when she pulls, then loosens when she relaxes, and we couple that with a nose restraint, which doesn’t do a whole lot other than allow us to turn her head if need be, kind of like steering a horse. Cody mostly walks ok, especially now that she’s no longer a puppy. I’m sure Ellie B will love the new harness, and having her nose free to do its job as she sees fit.
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By cordeliasmom2012 on March 31, 2019 at 8:05 pm
This harness works exactly as you describe for Cody, CM. The old nose contraption just was not working for anybody anymore. Here’s to a great spring for all of us!
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By markbialczak on April 1, 2019 at 11:26 am
Hope it works for you …as walking becomes more fun!
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By Nancy on March 31, 2019 at 5:01 pm
I think we are onto a good path, Nance. Thank you!
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By markbialczak on April 1, 2019 at 11:27 am
The gentle leader/Halti thing Sadie has works for us. SHE doesn’t like it, but I enjoy having full use of my left arm, thank you very much! lol
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By joey on March 31, 2019 at 12:49 pm
Yes, the walker is more important than the walkee, for sure, Joey! Have fun leading Sadie this spring, arm intact. 🤓
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By markbialczak on April 1, 2019 at 11:28 am
Pretty girl! Good harness! I have a Shepherd mix that is strong and likes to pull. I use a harness similar to that on trails.
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By pkadams on March 31, 2019 at 10:48 am
I’m glad to hear the harness does a good job for you, PK! Yes, we love our pretty shepherd mix.
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By markbialczak on March 31, 2019 at 10:52 am
I hope this is better for all of you –
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By ksbeth on March 31, 2019 at 6:37 am
I think we will love it more and more, Beth.
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By markbialczak on March 31, 2019 at 10:40 am