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4.5
Holy moly, I wish I'd gotten this sooner. I am yet another person who came here from the Simpawtico YouTube channel.My dog (9mo. Aussiedoodle) routinely pulled me off balance. I tried so hard to redirect, post, change direction, use treats, clicker, you name it. She just didn't seem to notice when she pulled. It was like the pressure to her neck from the collar didn't register. Hubby had an easier time with her, but he is strong enough to hold on and direct her. I am not so strong. Funny how a 50lb puppy can pull a grown woman off her feet.This harness though!! It worked *immediately". I have better leverage to hold on when she pulls, and because the harness turns her around as she pulls, she wants to stay close. This harness naturally "rewards" the dog for walking by my side (not 'heel' position, but just close to me and easy), and becomes increasingly annoying to the dog as they pull.Love love love, thank you. Would buy again.Oh, some notes:1: it was tricky to adjust this on a puppy by myself. Dog thought I was trying to wrestle her. Had to get the hubby to adjust the straps while I fed her treats. Then we practiced putting it over her head and giving her treats and telling her how fancy she looked. She began to tolerate it in a few minutes and was ready to walk with it the next morning.2: She can (and will) chew on the front straps on her chest. I bet this could ruin it if I let her. When walking though, she ignores it. But I wouldn't leave it on her for long or she'd chew it up.EDIT: (2.5) She chewed a tear in it within a day. While I can still use it, I'm ordering a second as a backup. I really have to watch her to make sure she won't destroy it. It goes on for walks, then comes right off and goes on the coat rack.3. Used a standard flat 6' nylon leash this morning, have the bungee rock strap leash on order. 6' leash felt kinda long.4: Was able to direct her with my left hand, and I'm right handed. That was pretty cool. Right hand is now free for treats and clicker.
