K9 Bridle

[~Annie~]

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Just wondering if anyone has used one of these with their whippet and if so what they thought.

K9 Bridle

 

[meddling]

nope...they can't spell...never buy of someone who can't spell the breeds they intend to sell to!!

 

[meddling]

and the video's are stunning!!!

 

[Lal]

I couldn't get the videos to load. My only observation would be the comparison to horses and 'bitless bridles'. A Hackamore, and its many variations can be amongst the most severe forms of 'control' exercised on a horse. You need somebody very good with their hands to use a Hackamore correctly, in the wrong hands it is a recipe for disaster!

Not much help Annie, but I am so cynical about marketing strategies that the whole horse comparison made my mind up somewhat xxx

 

[~Annie~]

Well I've ordered one to try so I'll let you all know what we think :thumbsup: I currently have Canny Collars which Taran has learnt to pull against. Like the K9 Bridle the control point on the Canny Collar is at the back of the neck, but unlike the K9 Bridle the Canny Collar nose loop is not a figure eight that crosses. I need something as with my dodgy back if all the dogs were to lunge forward at once - because they saw a cat say - I'd be off my feet as I can't brace myself against that kind of thing.

 

[Findley]

I use a hunter lead but I have not tried it on my whippet, only on my deerhounds. It is a lead with a togggle to pull the lead to make a slip across the nose. It works fine I wallk two deerhounds this way. It is a German make it costs about £20.00 they are in various colours and come in two sizes (lenghts). They are sold in different thickness of leads as well. If it of any help for you.

 

[whippetsrus]

Obviously without having one of the bridles present to try out on my boys I cannot be sure but I am concerned about the sizing judgment that they are making. They have whippets, jrt's and small spaniels etc in the same size. Not only do they have a completely different head shapes but that does cover a wide variety of head sizes. Whilst it is not something I need to use, I would be very interested in your comments Annie.

 

[gilliwigs]

Well I've ordered one to try so I'll let you all know what we think :thumbsup: I currently have Canny Collars which Taran has learnt to pull against. Like the K9 Bridle the control point on the Canny Collar is at the back of the neck, but unlike the K9 Bridle the Canny Collar nose loop is not a figure eight that crosses. I need something as with my dodgy back if all the dogs were to lunge forward at once - because they saw a cat say - I'd be off my feet as I can't brace myself against that kind of thing.

Yes, Muffin still pulls with his canny collar on, but not as much as without it! Daren't walk without it either as like you (even with just 2) I would be pulled flying if they both lunged forward! (w00t)

 

[eve]

As Alison says, reminds me of a Hackamore. I used to ride with one and extreme care and a light hand is required.

Looking at the pictures, I would think these are unsuitable for controlling whippets that may make a lunge for a cat or squirrel as they could damage the cartilidge on the bridge of the nose or at the very least cause quite a lot of pain. They may be OK as a training aid in a one to one situation, but I would not use one out for a walk in a pack situation where unforseen circumstances may cause the dog to pull sharply against the halter. In my view, they should be used as a correctional aid during training only. Just my personal opinion though.

Bella goes ballastic on the lead when she sees something to chase. I have her on a shorter (hand loop) lead than the others and find that a great help as regards control if she tries to take off. That way too, she is close to my side and can be easily corrected.

 

[Lal]

Well I've ordered one to try so I'll let you all know what we think :thumbsup: I currently have Canny Collars which Taran has learnt to pull against. Like the K9 Bridle the control point on the Canny Collar is at the back of the neck, but unlike the K9 Bridle the Canny Collar nose loop is not a figure eight that crosses. I need something as with my dodgy back if all the dogs were to lunge forward at once - because they saw a cat say - I'd be off my feet as I can't brace myself against that kind of thing.

Finally managed to get the videos to load I must admit it does look interesting and, as you say, if you are walking the dogs together and they all lunge forward then it's amazing how strong they are. I'll look forward to hearing how you (or rather, Taran :lol: ) get on with it. There are so many different 'gadgets' it is a minefield trying to find something that is right for your situation.

 

[~Annie~]

As Alison says, reminds me of a Hackamore. I used to ride with one and extreme care and a light hand is required. Looking at the pictures, I would think these are unsuitable for controlling whippets that may make a lunge for a cat or squirrel as they could damage the cartilidge on the bridge of the nose or at the very least cause quite a lot of pain. They may be OK as a training aid in a one to one situation, but I would not use one out for a walk in a pack situation where unforseen circumstances may cause the dog to pull sharply against the halter. In my view, they should be used as a correctional aid during training only. Just my personal opinion though.

Bella goes ballastic on the lead when she sees something to chase. I have her on a shorter (hand loop) lead than the others and find that a great help as regards control if she tries to take off. That way too, she is close to my side and can be easily corrected.

Yes, I walk all mine on a short lead at my side and the Canny Collars stop them lunging at cats, squirrels etc. (or pulling at all really) ... except Taran! Anyone who knows him will not be surprised by this ... he is a complete loon :clown: It'll be interesting to see how we get on with it )

 

[eve]

Taran sounds just as loony as Toddy :clown: . I suppose if you feel the nylon is too thin and may hurt him if he pulls suddenly, you could adapt it with some padding (a bit like a sheepskin noseband). I have done this with the racing muzzle that Toddy wears to stop him eating anything and everything he finds. I have an old sheepskin rug. I trimed a bit off that and stitched it around the bit that sits on the bridge of his nose. The halter looks interesting on the video clip. Let is know how you get on.

 

[wilfred]

I've got a real puller (who walks on his back legs when he's excited! like his mother does) and he is so strong .. I use a Dogmatic headcollar for him and it's marvellous. There's no way I can walk him without it. Gentle Leader headcollar was no good for him because it rode up under his eyes and sort of twisted round. The Dogmatic doesn't do that, it stays put and is very soft and gentle on his face. It is soft, and sort of padded.

 

[Janimal]

I recently bought 2 Canac Gentle leaders and its solved my two pullers out straight away...wouldnt be without them now

and fully adjustable. :thumbsup:

I personally dont like all those extra fiddly bits.....but Id be interested to see how you get on with it.

 

[wilfred]

I usually swear by Gentle Leaders, Janis, and do use one for my other dog, but my whippet just couldn't get along with a GL, so I had a go with the padded Dogmatic which has worked for him.

I've used Gentle Leaders for years and think they're extremely good. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[speedking]

Just wondering if anyone has used one of these with their whippet and if so what they thought.
K9 Bridle

Bought one for my deerhound lurcher last year...absolutely useless all it did was rub his face and make it sore.That was in only a day or so too.

I am fairly experienced with handling large dogs but this dog is very heavy and has a high prey and chase drive and can be hard work sometimes in inopportune places, can only say this is not the sort of item I would advocate for any hound likely to lunge on sight of prey etc.. especially hairy faced ones. I actually spoke to the sales team when I bought it who told me I could return it if not satisfied but found this not to be the case when I took it to their stall at the next game fair!This is my own experience with one dog so can't speak for anything other than that,hope it helps.

Back to the halti for this particular dog when its needed.

I will be interested to see what your thoughts are and how you get on with a smaller lighter dog like a whippet and the k9 bridle.

 

[littlenell]

I use a dogmatic headcollar on Ozzy as he pulls and cant walk in a straight line either (he trips everyone up :wacko: ) I tried a halti but prefer this. Im on my second one cos I lent Ozzy's to a friend with a mad border collie and she ate it!! (w00t) :x - the dog, not my friend :b

 

[Rae]

I use a dogmatic on our Rottie - once the initial pawing and trying to get it off has finished she walks like an angel.

 

[dessie]

I have tried both Haltis and Dogmatics and the Whippets hated them but a friend of mine found a Gencon (figure of 8) headcollar in a park and I tried it ........... brilliant! They either make just a headcollar that you can clip a lead to or an 'all in one'. It works on the principle of a slip collar, ie. tightens around the neck but because it is around the face as well it tightens comfortably and evenly rather than just round the muzzle, like a Halti, which is what mine didn't like. It seems to have a very calming effect because one of mine used to behave like a bucking bronco when having nails trimmed but stood like a rock when I used the Gencon!

Gencon

 

[jakers]

I have tried both Haltis and Dogmatics and the Whippets hated them but a friend of mine found a Gencon (figure of 8) headcollar in a park and I tried it ........... brilliant! They either make just a headcollar that you can clip a lead to or an 'all in one'. It works on the principle of a slip collar, ie. tightens around the neck but because it is around the face as well it tightens comfortably and evenly rather than just round the muzzle, like a Halti, which is what mine didn't like. It seems to have a very calming effect because one of mine used to behave like a bucking bronco when having nails trimmed but stood like a rock when I used the Gencon!
Gencon

We use the Gencon for our gsds - brilliant! I can walk both without a single pull up the street! For the whippets I tried the gencon, they hate it with a passion and manage somehow to rub their noses along the ground! :blink: What I have found most useful for the whippets is a snuggle pets fleece harness, didn't believe for one minute it would work as it goes round their shoulders but it does so I can now walk 4 whippets and 2gsds without a single pull in any direction!!! (w00t)

Snuggle Pets Fleece Harness