PetSafe Gentle Leader No-Pull Dog Headcollar, Small Deep Purple, Adjustable Fit

PetSafe Gentle Leader is a no-pull dog headcollar designed to redirect pulling and support calmer leash walks, with an adjustable nose loop and a padded neoprene nose strap.

• Veterinary behaviorist-designed headcollar — redirects your dog’s head toward you when they pull.
• Adjustable nose loop and quick-snap neck strap — make fitting straightforward.
• Nylon straps with a padded neoprene nose loop — provide a minimal-strap design that helps keep your dog cool.
• Not a muzzle — your dog can eat treats, drink water and catch a ball while wearing it.
• Small size in deep purple — made for dogs with snouts suited to a headcollar, not very short-snouted breeds.

Pulling on leash can make it harder for a dog to focus on walks and for a person to guide them. The Gentle Leader is a training tool for dogs who pull, designed to interrupt their instinct to pull against pressure and bring their attention back to their handler.

How does the Gentle Leader help with pulling?

When your dog pulls, the nose loop gently guides their head toward you, helping redirect attention away from distractions. PetSafe’s headcollar was designed by a veterinary behaviorist and is recommended by vets to interrupt the natural pull-against-pressure response. PetSafe says the design has helped improve 5 million walks worldwide.

• The loop rests around the dog’s nose and guides the head when leash pressure occurs.
• The headcollar is a training aid for leash manners, not a muzzle.
• Dogs can still take treats, drink water and catch a tennis ball while wearing it.

How do I fit and introduce this headcollar?

The Gentle Leader has an adjustable nose loop and a quick-snap neck strap for fitting. Secure the nose loop until you hear the snap closure. To help your dog get used to wearing it, let them wear the headcollar without a leash while doing favorite activities.

• The nose loop adjusts to your dog’s fit.
• The neck strap closes with a quick snap.
• For a dog that already walks politely, the headcollar can serve as a backup for situations that call for more control, such as a veterinary visit.

Which dogs is the Small headcollar suitable for?

This deep-purple Small headcollar is intended for dogs whose snout shape allows the nose loop to fit; it is not suitable for very short-snouted dogs such as pugs or bulldogs. The headcollar uses durable nylon straps and a padded neoprene nose loop, with minimal straps designed to help keep dogs cool.

• Choose this style only for a dog whose snout can accommodate a nose loop.
• PetSafe offers help with a different size or a replacement if the headcollar is the wrong size or your dog chews it.
• PetSafe’s U.S.-based customer care team is available by phone, email or chat.

PetSafe has developed pet behavior, containment and lifestyle products since 1998. The Gentle Leader is suited to handlers working on leash manners with a dog that pulls, and to those who want a headcollar available for higher-control situations after walks improve. Its adjustable nose loop, quick-snap neck strap and short-snout limitation help define the fit and use.