Gentle Leader

[Maude04 0]

Je cherche des sites de référence des cas où ils parlent que le gentle peuvent être dangereux. C'est pour ma prof de comportement animale.

[Jaelle1 0]

There is danger to your dog if you jerk on the lead attached to a head halter. NEVER use a head halter on a dog with any neck or spinal injury. Consult your veterinarian.
There is danger if a dog is left unattended with the head halter on. There is too much risk of objects being tangled in the halter.
http://www.clickersolutions.com/articles/2001/walking.htm

Handling the dog on Lead
A real danger to a dog wearing a Halter is incorrect use of the lead, such as with people who "Correct", as one might use a lead on a choke chain. It is well ingrained in people that one must jerk on a lead to get a dog to respond. Head Halters are akin to Power Steering and the lead should be used gently! I recommend that a slight rotation of the wrist is all that is needed when a dog is on a Head Halter. The lead should not be held with lots of slack. Lots of slack in the lead would enable a dog to dash off and gain speed before "correcting itself" when it strikes the end. Sudden jerks may cause whiplash injuries to a dog's neck, so pay attention to how you work the lead.
http://www.blackdog.net.au/FitHalter.html

Q: I've heard that head halters can cause serious injuries if used wrongly. A too-abrupt tug could jerk a dog's head causing neck or spinal injuries, couldn't it? -- A.K., via e-mail

A: Anything's possible, which is why I don't recommend using a head halter with one of those long, reel-type leashes. The force of a running dog hitting the end of a 30-foot line does have the potential to cause injury.

In truth, just about every piece of canine equipment has the potential for problems if used incorrectly. Slip-chain collars can choke a dog or injure his neck. Break-away collars, designed to release a dog who's caught on something, can result in a dog being off-leash when it's least safe, such as next to a busy street. And head halters can jerk a dog's head around.

If you don't know what's right for your dog or how to use it, find a trainer who can help you choose the appropriate equipment and show you how it works. Every piece of training equipment is right for some dogs, but no single item is right for all.
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=1241&S=1

Caution: A dog needs to open his mouth to pant/breathe during physical activity or stress. Do not keep a constant pull on the leash for more than about 30 seconds. Your dog will be able to open his mouth as needed when there is no tension on the leash.
http://www.gentleleader.com/pages.cfm?id=21

J'utilise toujours le licou avec une laisse à deux bouts, un bout attaché au collier et un bout au licou, pour éviter les accidents.

À propos du choke:
http://www.armbcr.org/files/Choke%20Chains.pdf

[Maude04 0]

merci Jaelle!!