Before After Videos

Most of our customers have completed an odyssey of leash training. What is not explained to them: pulling has two phases. 1. Focusing on the stimulus = moving forward 2. Tightening the leash = responding to guidance (collar, chest harness, STURMFREI®). The collar and harness provoke a rush forward when the leash is tightened. So resistance. If this is not repeatedly stopped with force, then in the best case scenario it will disappear with increasing age. With STURMFREI® the owner has a non-violent alternative and the dog no longer strains against the train, but remains standing. See the difference in the video below.

The video below is a submission from a happy customer. She has been using the STURMFREI® for seven months and shows how much her dog becomes tense and pulling as soon as she is on the collar again. The strong contrast is explained by the restriction and threat on the bitch's neck, which is eliminated by the front leading. Protection dog breeds in particular, which carefully scan the environment for threats, often develop leash aggression on a collar despite (or due to) collar training.

This dog suffered from severe leash aggression. She scanned the area for dogs and other dangers. When she saw a perceived danger, she would rise, bark and become aggressive.

In the following video she is wearing STURMFREI® for the first time. The redirection initially reduces the excitement so that the dog remains responsive. In the long term, redirection is linked to conscious positive triggers, such as treats, laughter, and jumping. Make sure to redirect as early as possible and not to escape the situation. So that the dog learns over a longer period of time that positive triggers occur even when another dog passes him (that he is not threatening). If the dog makes threatening gestures (pulling up the ears, baring, stiffening), do not praise or reward the dog, but continue to redirect and remain in contact. Convey "There's nothing to see here." Now take a look at this
following video.

The male in the following
Video is incredibly happy about people, dogs, smells, interaction, eating: life. When he goes out, there's no stopping him. His desire to explore seems insatiable.

Every time the collar tightens around his throat, he starts hopping or barking and becomes more and more agitated. Instead of becoming calmer, he becomes more and more agitated and constantly switches sides. With the STURMFREI® he becomes increasingly calmer, the panting decreases and the barking stops. He is responsive again. See the difference in our video below.

Dogs wearing a harness often appear as if they are being rushed. In technical language, this state is called “Hatz” and describes the state of chasing (pursuing stimuli). This happens with great excitement (concentration) and is provoked by chest harnesses. The increased pulling caused by pulling backwards through the holder is also called the opposition reflex (pressure creates counter pressure).

STURMFREI® is therefore NOT suitable for tasks where the dog has to pull, such as mantrailing or dog scooting. This only works well with the guide on the back. If you don't want the dog to chase you, but rather run more calmly, then use the STURMFREI® like the customer in the video.