Why it works:

Traditional harnesses can actually encourage dogs to pull harder because of the “opposition reflex.” That’s the reflex that makes sled dogs do what they do. The Gentle Leader® Easy Walk™ Harness redirects the pressure through the front leash attachment. And, our patent pending martingale closure tightens slightly across the chest and shoulder blades when your dog attempts to pull forward.   

Quality features:

We included a quick snap buckle on both the shoulder and belly straps to make it easier to get the harness on and off your dog.
Our soft-but-strong nylon and 4 adjustment points provide maximum comfort and a reliable fit.
The complementary color of the belly strap makes it easier to identify each strap, while keeping the overall look pleasantly color-coordinated. You can quickly see which strap goes over the shoulders, and which goes under the belly.

Fitting Instructions (check chart below)

IMPORTANT: Please read and understand all instructions before using the harness on your dog!

Identifying the parts:

The chest piece has a martingale loop with a “D” ring for attaching the leash.
The shoulder strap is made of the same color nylon as the chest strap and has the Premier fabric tag.
The belly strap is made of a complementary color.

Fitting the harness:
Open the quick snap buckle on the belly strap.
Place the shoulder strap over the dog’s head with the chest strap resting on the dog’s chest
Tighten belly strap to a comfortably snug fit. On medium-sized dogs, only allow room for about a finger’s width under the strap. Allow a bit more for larger dogs, less for smaller dogs.
Gently press fingers on the lower part of the front of the dog’s chest to locate the breastbone.
Adjust the shoulder strap so that when the chest strap is horizontal (parallel to the ground), the chest strap rests directly over the breast bone.

AFTER you have tightened both the shoulder and belly straps to allow only about a finger’s width under the belly strap, adjust the chest strap to fit securely. It should rest nearly parallel to the ground, not “hang down” or gap.
You may need to remove the harness to make these adjustments.
When the shoulder strap is fitted correctly, the chest strap should resemble a horizontal line (parallel to the ground), and it will rest directly over the breastbone
Attach the leash to the D-ring on the chest strap.

Using the Easy Walk™ Harness:

The Gentle Leader® Easy Walk™ Harness is designed to gently discourage your dog from pulling while walking on a leash. And, it’s easy to use, requiring virtually no acclimation period or specialized training.
If your dog forges ahead of you, gently pull the leash to the side to turn the dog towards you. As he stops pulling, be sure to release the tension on the leash. Use praise and reward your dog with treats and/or petting.

To slow your dog when he is pulling ahead, apply gentle pressure to the leash, pulling gently toward one side of the dog. Release the pressure on the leash when the dog is walking nicely next to you.   

Like all collars, leashes, and harnesses, the Gentle Leader® Easy Walk™ Harness is a tool designed to help you train your dog to walk politely. We recommend finding a qualified trainer who can help you work with your dog in a positive way. For more information on finding skilled, professional trainers, contact the Association of Pet Dog Trainers at 1-800-PET-DOGS or visit their website at www.apdt.com

We do NOT recommend using the Gentle Leader® Easy Walk™ Harness with a retractable leash. With a retractable leash, the dog is “rewarded” with additional leash when he pulls ahead. We want the dog to learn to NOT pull ahead. In addition, a retractable leash will always apply a slight constant pressure, teaching your dog it is okay to continue pulling.

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