I've had dogs as both a kid and an adult. I've tried a variety of dog collars and harnesses, and the Gentle Leader Easy Walk is my top pick.The primary goal is to prevent the dog from pulling. A standard collar does little to dissuade the dog from pulling, and if he pulls to sharply, it can choke him. My dog used to get a bald band around his neck from pulling on his collar. Pinch collars are right out; it is simply animal cruelty.
A standard harness is pretty much optimized for pulling. It's better on the dog than a collar, but with a harness he can really get his weight behind it.
Gentle Leader also makes a device that rests on the top of dog's snout. While it works OK, I can't abide the look of it. It reminds me too much of a muzzle used for a dog who bites. Judging from the body language of passerby, others feel the same way.
The Easy Walk by Gentle Leader fits on much like a standard harness, but it has straps that compress across the dog's chest as he pulls. It's designed to be uncomfortable, but not physically hurt the dog.
Of course the best thing to do is to actually train your dog properly not to pull in the first place. One of these days...
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