Easy Walk™ harness review and testimonial

For the past three years I have been recommending the Easy Walk™ harness, a product of Gentle Leader, manufactured by Premier to all my puppy and obedience classes. I started using the harness when I got my youngest Australian Shepherd three years ago. Walking both my Aussies was challenging, but with the harnesses they are both under control. Those of my students who have purchased it have been very pleased and now enjoy walking their dog.

The Easy Walk™ harness is different from other harnesses in that the clip to the leash is on the chest area instead of on the shoulder area. Think of this, the dog’s power and strength is in the shoulders. With the clip on the chest when the dog pulls it puts pressure on the chest which stops the pulling. So when they pull out in front of the handler and they reach the end of the leash the tension on the leash turns the dog back to be face to face with the handler. At that moment the handler acknowledges the dog and shows the dog the correct place to walk is next to his leg.

As associate of mine is a professional dog walker and recently sent me this testimonial – “So I have a story I know you can appreciate and tell your students as a reference of testament to the easy walker harness. So these people called me wanting me to walk their puppies, very big puppies. They have a 10 month black lab and a 10 month Golden. So I go over to meet them and they are typical, excited lab and golden. I take them for a walk, one on a harness (typical clip at the shoulders type) and the other on his collar. I swear I was cussing and cursing, they were all over the place, pulling me off my feet, out of control so I turn around and go back to their house. I tell them there is no way I can walk these dogs like this. I suggested they get the easy walker harness and I would be happy to walk them. They get the harnesses and I just got home from walking them. I had NO problems, very little pulling, they listened to me, they were MUCH more manageable and attentive to me. It’s amazing how well those harnesses work. I took treats with me and worked with them on walking at my side. These dogs are not stupid, they just need a little reinforcement. So, I have my hands full but they will be very good once they get used to me and the routine. It goes to show that these harnesses are worth every dime. They work well. If I, who weighs 120 lbs, can walk 2 dogs that exceed my weight by 40-50 lbs comfortably and happily…it says a lot. I knew that no one can appreciate that story like you can. I just had to share with you. I’m very happy to walk them now. Sarha – Professional Dog Walker”

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