Gentle Leader

Today is wrapping up the fourth day since we've been using the Gentle Leader.  I don't even feel like I'm walking the same dog.  Madison still tries to tug from time to time, but the Gentle Leader corrects her immediately.  For those of you who may not be familiar with this amazing device.  It is a head collar that fits behind the ears and over the muzzle.  I no longer have to hear the sound of Madison chocking herself on her traditional collar.  Also the strap that goes over the muzzle provides some kind of psychological magic that they - the dogs - find comforting and reassuring.  All I know is, it works and provides Madison focus for her training.  

Yesterday, Madison for the first time met a dog, or should I say a puppy smaller than her, she was so sweet with Mini - a Chihuahua mix.  They had good "plays" for about half an hour when we had to part ways.  It was nice to see her able to really play with another dog.  As the situation is now most of her play mates are much bigger, or the ones closer in size are much older and uninterested.  So needles to say it was a good evening.