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Module 2: Choosing the Right Gear
Equipment shapes the conversation. The right harness makes loose-leash easy; the wrong collar makes it impossible.
5 min read Beginner
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Front-clip harnesses
Balance Harness, Freedom Harness, PerfectFit. Front attachment redirects pulling sideways, no choking, no spinal pressure.
What to avoid
Retractable leashes (teach constant pressure = forward motion), back-clip harnesses on pullers (sled-dog physics), prong/choke chains on puppies.
Leash specs
4–6 ft fixed, biothane or nylon, 1 inch wide. A 30 ft long line for recall is a separate tool.
Key takeaways
- ★Front-clip harness is the default
- ★Retractable = anti-training
- ★Fixed-length leash always
Lesson checklist
Action items to put this module into practice.
- Order or borrow a front-clip harness
- Buy a 6 ft fixed leash
- Retire the retractable
- Add a 30 ft long line for recall