leash walking causes bloodshot eyes - MyCorgi.com2024-03-29T00:44:12Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/leash-walking-causes-bloodshot-eyes?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI've never used the Freedom H…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-06-12:1150197:Comment:17623972013-06-12T04:42:07.032ZJuliahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JuliaChurchill
<p>I've never used the Freedom Harmess, but I just watched the video. It looks like this and the Easy Walk work in slightly different ways. The Freedom Harness fits much higher over the chest, almost to the throat. The direction of the "pull" is different, from the back and down, without the use of the front loop. The Easy Walk "pull" is more from the front and to the side. I think that means that different dogs may respond better to one than the other. I'm going to keep an eye out for this,…</p>
<p>I've never used the Freedom Harmess, but I just watched the video. It looks like this and the Easy Walk work in slightly different ways. The Freedom Harness fits much higher over the chest, almost to the throat. The direction of the "pull" is different, from the back and down, without the use of the front loop. The Easy Walk "pull" is more from the front and to the side. I think that means that different dogs may respond better to one than the other. I'm going to keep an eye out for this, since my curiosity is up now.</p>
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<p></p> Kelly,
Try shortening the str…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-06-12:1150197:Comment:17625332013-06-12T04:20:11.881ZJuliahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JuliaChurchill
<p>Kelly,</p>
<p>Try shortening the straps that go over his back. You may have to loosen the chest strap to do this. I heard once of someone using a small carabiner clip to hold the collar and chest strap at the proper distance apart on a short-legged dog. The chest strap should be straight across the chest, parallel to the floor. Maybe the clip would prevent short little legs from getting caught in the straps.</p>
<p>Kelly,</p>
<p>Try shortening the straps that go over his back. You may have to loosen the chest strap to do this. I heard once of someone using a small carabiner clip to hold the collar and chest strap at the proper distance apart on a short-legged dog. The chest strap should be straight across the chest, parallel to the floor. Maybe the clip would prevent short little legs from getting caught in the straps.</p> ^^ yes, what Jill said... Hah…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-06-10:1150197:Comment:17619702013-06-10T17:38:51.789ZJen, Brody & Buddyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Jen137
^^ yes, what Jill said... Haha. They sell the harness and leash together for $36! I believe it's called the "Taining Package". It's a great deal. I think the leash is 4' and extends to 5' if you use the single hook (not sure the exact lengths). They also have a lifetime warranty on the product and will replace it if your puppy chews it something.
^^ yes, what Jill said... Haha. They sell the harness and leash together for $36! I believe it's called the "Taining Package". It's a great deal. I think the leash is 4' and extends to 5' if you use the single hook (not sure the exact lengths). They also have a lifetime warranty on the product and will replace it if your puppy chews it something. The Freedom Harness comes wit…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-06-09:1150197:Comment:17616532013-06-09T17:45:22.018ZJill Mhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JillM
<p>The Freedom Harness comes with a leash or without a leash.... if you get the leash option it has several options to use for training. I use it with my fluffy Alfie and now with my foster Walnut. Both for similar reasons but different. I have had no issues with either of them slipping out of the harness-- but it does have the option if you get the version with the leash that you can hook the leash to the collar and the harness at the same time so you have double protection. ....The Freedom…</p>
<p>The Freedom Harness comes with a leash or without a leash.... if you get the leash option it has several options to use for training. I use it with my fluffy Alfie and now with my foster Walnut. Both for similar reasons but different. I have had no issues with either of them slipping out of the harness-- but it does have the option if you get the version with the leash that you can hook the leash to the collar and the harness at the same time so you have double protection. ....The Freedom No Pull harness works hands down better that the easy walk harness from all the research I did before getting the Freedom Harness. What actually sold me was see the difference it made with a German Shepard in our NoseWorks class.</p>
<p>You tube has some demo videos.</p>
<p>also check out the manufacturers website for more information--it has several colors to choose from -- in the need you obviously will need to figure out what best for you and CharlieMae.</p>
<p><a href="http://wiggleswagswhiskers.com/Freedom-nopull-harness/" target="_blank">http://wiggleswagswhiskers.com/Freedom-nopull-harness/</a></p> I need to get him to sit stil…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-06-08:1150197:Comment:17613752013-06-08T19:22:00.974ZKelly Jhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/KellyJosephson783
<p>I need to get him to sit still to really get it to fit better on him, but it did seem to make him pull less when we tried it. The next few times I walked him on collar and leash he was improved too. the real test is to take him back to the lake park with all the kids and see how he does in the harness. He really is a low rider though and his legs are so short they kinda rub funny on it. </p>
<p>I need to get him to sit still to really get it to fit better on him, but it did seem to make him pull less when we tried it. The next few times I walked him on collar and leash he was improved too. the real test is to take him back to the lake park with all the kids and see how he does in the harness. He really is a low rider though and his legs are so short they kinda rub funny on it. </p> Jen
In your opinion will the…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-06-08:1150197:Comment:17613402013-06-08T10:39:54.007ZTerry S.http://mycorgi.com/profile/TerrySheffer
<p>Jen</p>
<p>In your opinion will the Freedom harness be one that can't be backed out of? My CharlieMae doesn't pull, but she has backed out of the step in harness I use now. She is shaped just like a stick of butter and is just as slippery, LOL! Thanks.</p>
<p>Jen</p>
<p>In your opinion will the Freedom harness be one that can't be backed out of? My CharlieMae doesn't pull, but she has backed out of the step in harness I use now. She is shaped just like a stick of butter and is just as slippery, LOL! Thanks.</p> Brody does this too. We got t…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-06-07:1150197:Comment:17612372013-06-07T20:32:54.572ZJen, Brody & Buddyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Jen137
Brody does this too. We got the Freedom no pull harness and it helps tremendously!! You can hook up the leash like a regular harness or use two hooks (one in front of his chest and one on his back, or you can hook one his collar and one on his back) and you can steer them like reins on a horse. It's pretty cool.
Brody does this too. We got the Freedom no pull harness and it helps tremendously!! You can hook up the leash like a regular harness or use two hooks (one in front of his chest and one on his back, or you can hook one his collar and one on his back) and you can steer them like reins on a horse. It's pretty cool. I use a Halti (also a head co…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-06-07:1150197:Comment:17611942013-06-07T15:25:46.409ZTomi and Storyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/TomiVensel
<p>I use a Halti (also a head collar) on Story. She doesn't like it either, but she is so pleasant to walk when she is wearing it! I do notice that she pants more heavily with it than with the non-pull harness (which is not as effective on her). Do you notice heavier panting with your Corgi with the head collar? I don't see why it would cause it since it fits so loosely, unless she is more stressed when wearing it.</p>
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<p>I use a Halti (also a head collar) on Story. She doesn't like it either, but she is so pleasant to walk when she is wearing it! I do notice that she pants more heavily with it than with the non-pull harness (which is not as effective on her). Do you notice heavier panting with your Corgi with the head collar? I don't see why it would cause it since it fits so loosely, unless she is more stressed when wearing it.</p>
<p></p> How is the harness working ou…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-06-06:1150197:Comment:17605262013-06-06T05:55:22.346ZHhokyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Hhoky
<p>How is the harness working out? Anymore bloodshot eyes? While allergies are very possible, you would almost certainly notice sneezing or at least increased discharge from the eyes. As for the Petsmart idea of stimulation, I cant speak to that as I have never had a dog get bloodshot over a simple case of to much stimulation. If the harness did help then I am very glad! Sometimes collar leashes are just not good for a dog who pulls. It puts too much strain on the major arteries and veins that…</p>
<p>How is the harness working out? Anymore bloodshot eyes? While allergies are very possible, you would almost certainly notice sneezing or at least increased discharge from the eyes. As for the Petsmart idea of stimulation, I cant speak to that as I have never had a dog get bloodshot over a simple case of to much stimulation. If the harness did help then I am very glad! Sometimes collar leashes are just not good for a dog who pulls. It puts too much strain on the major arteries and veins that are so close to the surface of the neck. Bloodshot eyes is the normal result of this pressure, even inter-mitten pressure. If you think of it logically, a bad coughing fit can cause red eyes, not only because of the interrupted air flow, but because the neck is full of muscles, muscles that push against the arteries/veins in the neck. Puking causes this reaction as well. If you place your hand on your throat and push (not squeeze!!) you can feel the effect, the same thing happens to your pup when they get excited and pull. Only with dogs, beautiful creatures that they are, they can very effectively switch off the pain or annoyance centers because something is much more interesting, this is why some dogs will gasp and choke even while trying to still pull to reach the next fantastic scent. :P Silly dogs.</p>
<p>Anyway, I do hope the better harness is working wonders for you and yours, walking with your dog is far too much a joy to allow their silliness to put a stop to. Happy Trails!</p> I suggest a Gentle Leader. M…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-06-06:1150197:Comment:17606862013-06-06T05:09:01.878ZTerry Irene Blainhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/TerryIreneBlain
<p>I suggest a Gentle Leader. My corgi would pull when when we took him out. I got a Gentle Leader, which goes over his nose and around his head. the clip for the lead hangs down under his muzzle. He can eat, drink and kiss with this on. I got him used to it slowly. Put it on, take it off, give him a treat. Now, he doesn't like it very much, but doesn't fight it. When we go out where there's a lot of people and stuff going on, if he starts to pull I put the Gentle Leader on. After a…</p>
<p>I suggest a Gentle Leader. My corgi would pull when when we took him out. I got a Gentle Leader, which goes over his nose and around his head. the clip for the lead hangs down under his muzzle. He can eat, drink and kiss with this on. I got him used to it slowly. Put it on, take it off, give him a treat. Now, he doesn't like it very much, but doesn't fight it. When we go out where there's a lot of people and stuff going on, if he starts to pull I put the Gentle Leader on. After a while I can take it off and he'll know not to pull or it'll go back on. Give it a try.</p>