The chest harness (dog leash is attached to the back, dog is "pulled" on the back) - like the collar - comes from livestock farming. A sensory reaction inherent in the dog has been taken advantage of here: If you hold the dog in such a way that its front body (chest) is held and you pull the dog backwards, then the dog rushes forward. In the dog world, this behavior is called the “opposition reflex” (pressure creates counter pressure).
Does your dog pull, bark, freak out on the leash, or refuse to go for walks altogether?
Experience a new kind of dog walk. Remove triggers that increase his excitement and guide him back to you as soon as the leash becomes taut.
Lead the dog from the front , instead of punishing him with neck jerks or encouraging him to chase by leading him from behind. Watch how your dog walks more calmly and upright on the leash.
The pressure onto the shoulder when the leash is tensionedprovokes a distractionand enables theThe dog should be directed towards where its attention is desired. This can de-escalate dog encounters.and be interrupted.Say something like "grapefruit" when you turn your dog towards you and he comes towards you. This will make it easy to recall him, even when he's off-leash or on a long leash.through the expression "grapefruit"(Choose a phrase that differs from the usual words the dog hears).
The lead from the front:
Corresponds to biologically programmed stimulus-response chains for stopping or steering (communication via the front area)
Allow the dog to continueto remain upright while walking , instead of stiffening up.
Reduces the risk ofLeash aggression and biting
When tightening the leash, gently brake the dog at the shoulder anddoes not convey a feeling of strong threat(collar)
Allows stress-free interruption of dog encounters by turning away
Does not trigger the chase (chest harnesses/pulling harnesses) and does not narrow the dog's field of vision -The dog is responsive.
Can have a positive effect on health (fewer stress symptoms due to reduced tension on the leash when tightened)
Supports the socialization of the dogand the development of a healthy dog personality with social skills towards other dogs
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Sturmfrei® is protected by the EU trademark EUTM 013790241 registered with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and by the European patent EP 3 209 120