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    - Healthy Treats
    - Easy to Use Spring-Loaded Treat Pouches
    - Keep Safe Break-Away Collars
    - Citronella Spray Shield Deterrent
    - Folding Suitcase-Style Metal Crates
    - High Quality, Washable & Cozy Dog Beds
    - Non-Slip Kennel Fluffy Pads
    - Books on Training & Behavioral Issues
    - Collars & Leashes
    - Toys
    - Doggy Tug Toys
    - Gentle Leaders & Easy-Walk Harnesses
    - Bark Collars: Spray & Electronic Collars
    - Long Lines for Recall Training
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These 2 high energy Terriers have responded well
to Kris' obedience training & Agility For Fun
classes. The Gentle Leader Headcollars shown
here on Kirby & Maggie have helped a great deal
too! This picture was taken at a Fun Match with lots
going on. This picture probably would look very
different if the Gentle Leaders weren't involved.

If you have a high-energy, very distractable dog,
and especially a large, heavy strong dog, the
Gentle Leader may be a helpful tool for you. I sell
them and teach people how to use them correctly
and effectively. Contact me to see if your dog
might be a candidate.
Kirby & Maggie Looking Like Their Very Cute Selves!!
    LEARNING ABOUT THE GENTLE LEADER HEADCOLLAR

    Sometimes people think that a Gentle Leader or Halti headcollar are muzzles to keep dogs from biting.  Headhalter
    users usually explain that no, their dogs are friendly, and that they are using the funny looking collar as a training
    tool. It better directs the dog's head, body and attention much like a halter can better control a horse, compared to
    just a rope around their neck. Headcollars are extremely helpful in keeping a strong dog who hasn't learned about
    walking calmly on a leash, from pulling you over. These collars often calm a hyper, nervous dog and can also be
    used to deal with jumping up, barking and aggression problems.

    The headcollar is designed to work with a dog's natural instincts. The nose loop plugs into a dog's way of signaling
    dominance and incorrect behavior to a subordinate, by grasping another dog's muzzle in an inhibited muzzle bite.
    The neck strap applies pressure (where the momma dog did) to the back of the neck. And even better, the
    headcollars don't put undue force on the throat.
         
    It often takes between 5 and 20 minutes to help a dog accept the collar. Done correctly, your dog will move through
    their possible resistance more easily. For a brochure on the Gentle Leader and info on acclimating your dog to it,
    contact Cherie Maitland at OUR FURRY FRIENDS TRAINING CENTER. Gentle Leader fittings are free, however
    learning to use the collar and helping your dog acclimate to it are considered a mini-appointment. You also receive
    discounts on the headcollar when you purchase it during a mini-appointment.


CAUTION: Never jerk or yank the leash when you are using the headcollar. Also you want to only use a 4 to 6 foot leash
when your dog is wearing a Gentle Leader, never a long line or extend-a-leash.
Dear Santa -
    We've been good - mostly.  Please leave those
    yummy & healthy liver biscotti treats and fun squeaky
    tennis tail toys under the tree for us.  We'll find them!
    You can get them at Our Furry FriendsTraining
    Center.

    Love,
    Princess, JoJo, & Buddy