Happy Walker anti pull device for dogs

[Magalex]

This device was listed on PetSmart's website: Happy Walker Anti pull device for dogs(here is the description I found on another website:
The Happy Walker easily conditions your dog to stop pulling and tugging on his leash. Simply attach the Happy Walker to your dog's leash. When your dog pulls on his leash, the device will emit a high-pitched sound which startles your dog and teaches him not to pull, tug or lunge. After only a few walks, bad behavior habits are broken. Unlike ultrasonics which are ineffective and shock collars which are inhumane, the Happy Walker obtains immediate safe results.

GET RESULTS: Using sound to modify your dog's behavior, Happy Walker has proven to be a safe and humane alternative to choke chains and expensive obedience schools. And the sound from your Happy Walker will not harm your dog's hearing in any way. You and your pet will enjoy fast, effective results. After only a few walks, your dog will walk obediently by your side.

Have any dog owners use this or does any Petsmart employee know about this product. Our dog is in obedience training now but we have tried everything to keep the dog from pulling.

Tired of being walked by my dog(yes we have tried the gentle leader and all other collar types)

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Tired of being walked by my dog

Hope you don't take this the wrong way, but the problem lies with you and not the collar. You need to learn how to walk the dog correctly.

You are on the right track being in training. It takes patience, hard work and consistency to train a dog. But it pays off in the end.

If your dog is forging ahead, he is not paying attention to you as he should be. Get him looking at you. Talk to him. Tap your leg as you walk. Vary your walk. Abruptly turn on occasion so he self-corrects (don't warn him, he should be watching). Stop and he should sit. Don't let him up until you say so. He goes at your pace when you say so.

What type of dog do you have and what type of collar are you using? People often make the mistake of using a choke collar and letting the dog practically strangle himself with pressure while walking. That's not how it's supposed to be used. It's supposed to be kept loose with a quick tug for corrections while saying "no" and showing him what you do want and praising when he does. Fairly simple once you get the hang of it. Don't allow him to pull you down the street and he won't.

If you don't have it, pick up a copy of Good Owners, Great Dogs by Brain Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson. They explain how to use a training collar and how to walk a dog on leash. People who have dogs who don't pull are lucky. I've had a bunch of strong headed pullers and I can attest to the fact that training them is difficult. But with our learning how and teaching the dogs how, our dogs have become not only great on a leash, but off-leash trained as well. Good luck and keep up the training!

 

[Magalex]

Pea N Me: Oh we have talked about my dog before about being nervous about loud noises. He is our adopted Brittany spaniel mix. Yes have read articles and watched(Cesar Milan) all about the leadership role. When they(trainers) say not to move until you have the dog's attention we will not leave the porch but keep up the walks Believe me I have stayed on the porch, stopped and turned him around. All those good things but if we are not moving how will I drain that energy. But at least I did fell good about reading one article about the brittany spaniel they are full of love and devotion but can be difficult to have their full attention because of their hunting instinct when outside. Which make sense for our dog because he is good as gold in the house. Also our trainer thinks he is wonderful. My DH and I are thinking about hiring a trainer that comes to the dog's environment so we can deal with the "on the walks" issues.
And to answer your question we don't use a choke collar. I knew before that would cause serious damage plus our trainer says "no" only for professionals or an owner takes a special handling class. Ours is similar to the "illusion collar" by Cesar. Less choking plus it does have a great handle on it. Our trainer approved of it when she saw it and hasn't told us anything negative about the collar(unlike last class where she had to help the owners of a St. Bernard buy the correct collar/leash set for a 110 lb puller) Yikes!

But when I see any "new" product that may help I always try to find any reviews or comments just for my own curiousity and knowledge about dog training

 

[java]

Gentle lead has worked wonders for us. (and it is inexpensive)
http://www.petsmart.com/product/ind...d&kw=gentle+leader&parentPage=search&keepsr=1

 

[mickeyboat]

Does it work for kids?