This article was co-authored by Allison Weeks. Allison Weeks is a Dog Training Professional, as well as the Owner & Operator of Peticularly Perfect. With more than 12 years of experience, she specializes in dog walking, dog psychology, and dog behavior. Peticularly Perfect won the Best of Escondido business award for the pet care category in 2020 and Allison was featured as the owner of Peticularly Perfect in SD Voyager online magazine. Allison earned a Bachelor's Degree from Kaplan University.
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Is your dog a little wild on the trail? Does he pull on the leash like he's in a race, or stop at every plant within sniffing distance? A gentle leader can help make walks with your dog much more enjoyable. Gentle leaders draw on a dog's pack instinct and will help him to see that he needs to follow your commands when on a walk. Best of all though, is the fact that gentle leaders do not cause your dog any harm.