Beaphar Gentle Leader Headcollar Dogs Black

For over 80 years Beaphar has provided pet owners with easy access to quality care products and medicines at affordable prices. Their products include: flea and tick control, worming, calming and behavioural products as well as dental, joint care and more, because pets are family too.

How to use:

Always fully read the product leaflet and packaging before use.

There are several components to the Beaphar Gentle Leader and it is important to ensure they are fitted correctly for it to be effective and comfortable for your dog.

These are: Neck strap - fits around your dog's neck as would a collar. Buckle - forms part of the neck strap, connects either end as you would a collar.

Nose loop - fits around your dog's nose. Adjustable sliding clamp - to reduce or increase the size of the nose loop. Centre double d-ring - enables the nose loop to apply pressure as your dog pulls and instantly release when they stop.

Control ring - where you attach your dog's lead. Attach your dog's normal lead to the control ring on the Beaphar Gentle Leader. Release the buckle on the neck strap and hold it at each end.

The neck strap and the nose loop with the lead attached should now be hanging down in the shape of a 't'. Fit the neck strap around your dog's neck so that it is touching the base of your dog's skull at the back and snug above their Adam's apple at the front. This is much higher than a normal collar. The nose loop should not be fitted at this time but left hanging down underneath their chin. You should be able to squeeze one finger underneath the neck strap. This will appear to fit more snugly than a normal collar, but your dog will still be comfortable, able to pant easily and show no signs of distress or discomfort.

The correct fit will prevent rotating around your dog's neck. Release the buckle and remove the neck strap from your dog. Open the adjustable sliding clamp and slide this down towards the control ring where the lead is attached. Pull the nose loop up though the centre double d-ring, which is located at the central part of the 't' shape. This is to ensure the nose loop is large enough to fit over your dog's nose. Holding the neck strap in your hands, slide the nose loop which you have just created over your dog's nose. Then, connect both ends of the neck strap around your dog's neck at the position you fitted earlier. Move the adjustable sliding clamp up so it sits just below your dog's jaw. This will reduce the size of the nose loop so it is correctly fitted to your dog. The nose loop should now sit in front of your dog's eyes but behind the corners of their mouth, and be loose enough to be pulled forward to the start of the fleshy part of their nose.

Make a final adjustment to the nose loop and then close the adjustable sliding clamp to prevent this slipping, and start walking straight away. Once fitted in this way, it should not be necessary to re-open the adjustable sliding clamp, unless your dog is still growing. To remove the Beaphar Gentle Leader, simply release the buckle on the neck strap and slide the nose loop off. There is no need to undo the sliding clamp. The adjustable sliding clamp is the most technically advanced element of the Beaphar Gentle Leader and is not designed to be repeatedly opened and closed. If put under habitual stress in this way it is liable to break.

Warnings and Safety: It is a legal requirement under The Control of Dogs Order 1992 for a dog to wear a collar and tag in a public place. A collar should fit comfortably, but make sure you can fit two fingers between the collar and neck (and remember to regularly check carefully under the collar for redness or hair loss that could be caused by an ill-fitting collar). Remember, young pets grow fast and their collars will need adjusting regularly and eventually replacing.

WARNING: When using liquid flea treatments on your pet, please remove their collar as the chemical may react with the material and the buckle. For your pet's safety, examine the collar regularly for wear and tear and replace when appropriate, remembering also that pets can chew items unexpectedly, and if any material is ingested to seek immediate veterinary advice. Do not leave pets unattended while using this collar, and please ensure you remove your pet's collar before placing them into a pet crate.