Customer Reviews

Sporn No Pull Halter Lg Black

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My veterinarian recommended I try this halter in order to control a 70 pound adolescent sheepdog who was next to impossible to walk. While the veterinarian admitted had no experience with the halter, an employee in his office had highly recommended its use. She used to have a husky who was a former sled dog and this product was the only thing that would control her husky. Our Ginnie Mae chased cars, stalked animals and seemed to think she was a sled dog pulling me! Choker collars did little to deter her dangerous behavior. She would tug until she backed out of a regular collar. If she saw a bird my arm was torn out of the socket! On more than one occasion, I ended up mid air and on the ground! Daily walks were dangerous and neither one of the kids could walk her.

Our first walk with the Sporn Halter was amazing. This formerly uncontrollable dog never tugged at the leash--NOT ONCE! The halter completely subdued her behavior. The straps around her front legs are not at all tight so the dog seems completely comfortable. It is easy to fit, easy to get on and off the dog and the dog does not seem to be bothered by the apparatus. The Sporn collar can remain on the dog (with the arm straps detached) but I have found it easier to just leave her regular collar on and leave the sporn halter on the leash. No reason the kids cannot walk her now!

I do not know why this apparatus works but it absolutely does!

The Sporn Halter works well because its design puts a slight pressure on the sensitive pressure points under the dog's leg, more or less the equivilent of a pressure point in your armpit. The dog immediately responds to the discomfort and behaves properly...and stays a happy dog. No pressure on its throat. For the person who below complained that it was complicated to put on, perhaps the first time or two...once solved, it's a simple process. My dog, who was a maniac before the Sporn, sits patiently while I put the collar on and then is off like a rocket but also immediately settles down when I put on his leash. He knows that the Sporn means a fantastic run in the park, it's nice because you can easily put the dog on and off leash the little ring stays nice on the top of their back, easy to find when needed. I'm guessing that perhaps the owner did not have it on properly when she wrote that it did not work. It works like a charm. My groomer told me about it, they use a similar apparatus during the grooming process and the dogs are always under control in her shop, from English sheep dogs to little toy poodles.

Try it, you'll love it. And the neat thing is that big dogs can now be walked by lesser weight people without the worry that they will be pulled half-way across town.

We have two dogs: a 90-pounder and a 45-pounder. Both usually walk nicely except when certain "triggers" (duck, other dog, squirrel, ball, etc.) cross their path, initiating a pulling frenzy.

We bought each dog a harness that encircles the midsection, loops over the head, and then has a clip above the head. Although initially this mechanism did the trick in stemming the pulling problem, eventually the clip (which has to be opened each time to slide and widen the the loop around the dog's head to remove it) broke into pieces. When we found the pieces and reassembled the clip, we found that the thing was weaker than ever. Now, if the dog pulled, sometimes the clip would fly apart.

So, we began a search for another no-pull harness and came across the Sporn Training Halter. We bought one to try out on one dog, our 45-pounder. She seemed to like that it fastened like her own collar (her collar had to come off for the Sporn one to go on) and nothing was wrapped around her belly. The halter arrived with soft sherpa coverings (removable and replaceable) to protect the dog's armpits. The halter went on much more easily and quickly than the previous harness.

Our "45" seems to enjoy walking with the Sporn on, and it is effective in minimizing pulling. We're off to buy a Sporn now for our "90"!

My 5 month old, 74 pound German Shepherd has been to puppy class and failed due to excessive pulling on the lead. It was just too frustrating to take him anywhere because all he did was pull on the lead no matter how strictly I tried to curb that behavior. He's a big boy so this was a huge problem. Walking him became impossible. I tried everything and nothing worked. I did not buy this halter at first because it looked too simple and light weight to be effective. I WAS SO WRONG!

It took a little getting used to to put on the first time but after we mastered that task he was off and walking like a perfectly well trained dog. He is so happy out waking now. If he starts to tug, a simple pull back with verbal commands and he immediately correct himself.

We went from absolutely no walking to be able to have daily excursions through parks, across busy streets, and share the sidewalks with pedestrians and even other fellow 4 legged friends.

It is an effective and kind halter that is far superior to continuous yanking on a poor pup's neck.

Last week I was able to walk my pup to a busy sidewalk caf where I ate the most delicious pastry and sipped numerous cups of coffee all while my perfect puppy sat near the table accepting all the praises about how handsome and well behaved he is. I am in heaven!

Despite obedience training, my dog was still difficult to control on walks if there were any distractions so I bought this halter in desperation since no other methods were working.
The Sporn halter works like a dream! Walks are now enjoyable and stress free since I don't have to constantly correct him. It's easy to put on and is comfortable for the dog. He now walks calmly at my side with no tugs or verbal reminders and best of all....no injuries for me!

With the Sporn halter, I can now take my dog for a walk without being dragged all over the street.

This halter is GREAT as a training aid. It keeps the dog from pulling. This helps you get its attention so you can teach it to walk properly (walk or heel) with you. I also like to use it when I am walking my dogs using a retractable leash because the ring extends over the back and lessens the occurence of "leash between legs".

I have used these halters for nine years on both my dogs (a long haired Belgian shepherd and short-haired pit bull) and have never once had a problem with them. My pit bull needed a bit more control, so I switched to a head-halter. After training her with the head-halter I return to the Sporn for pleasure walks.

I have a real pull dog! She is an American Pit Bull Terrier and she really is a moose. I tried countless harnesses and spent countless amounts of money listening to all the claims made about how good they were. Some she was able to get right out of. Some were so complicated and took so long to get on her she couldn't wait around long enough for me to continuously figure it out. Finally, a harness that not only does what it says it will do, but is easy and quick to put on and she can't get out of it! It is also well made. Buying this one came as a recommendation from a lady at the Charlotte Pet Expo. She told me she can easily hold a wolf back with it when I told her that I was sick of everyone making claims to me of how great their harnesses were and what a sucker I was to keep doling out the money for a different one every time someone gave me another recommendation. Well, this is the last one I will ever have to buy. Thank you lady at the Pet Expo wherever you are! It is also very comfortable for my dog. If you find any reviews that say the dog was rubbed sore (I think I read one somewhere like that) then I believe the owner may have made the harness too tight on the dog. It doesn't have to be skin tight to work and it works wonders.

This halter is an excellent item. Unfortunately, Simply Pets is gouging the customer on price. Note the different prices and you will see most of them are two thirds the cost for the SAME DEVICE!!

I was amazed when I put the halter on my doberman ! She responded just they way the product said. She is no longer pulling and walks are longer for her now that she is under control. She is now responding to me rather then everything around her. Love it !