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They are amazing devices. We recommend then to all owners in the puppy classes I help with... well worth the money! Really, any type of harness that clips onto the front is a huge help.
The only thing I'd caution you to do is take advantage of the leverage that it gives you and stop reinforcing your dog's pulling by moving forward when they lunge. Easywalks are good for use while you are training your dog but if you get lazy and let him drag you anyways, he will learn that he can pull you if he tries really hard and sticks his shoulder out.
One similar brand that I really like is the Ruffwear Front Range harness, or really any harness that comes with both front and back clips. I like this feature a lot because I will hook the dog up by the back when I am not prepared to become the "leash nazi" (aka they are doing puppy socialization, going out for a potty break, or on a flexi leash) and I clip it to the front and the collar (both through the leash clip) when it is serious walking time. The dogs really do learn the "business in the front, party in the back", and walk really nicely on their collars.
The only thing I'd caution you to do is take advantage of the leverage that it gives you and stop reinforcing your dog's pulling by moving forward when they lunge. Easywalks are good for use while you are training your dog but if you get lazy and let him drag you anyways, he will learn that he can pull you if he tries really hard and sticks his shoulder out.
One similar brand that I really like is the Ruffwear Front Range harness, or really any harness that comes with both front and back clips. I like this feature a lot because I will hook the dog up by the back when I am not prepared to become the "leash nazi" (aka they are doing puppy socialization, going out for a potty break, or on a flexi leash) and I clip it to the front and the collar (both through the leash clip) when it is serious walking time. The dogs really do learn the "business in the front, party in the back", and walk really nicely on their collars.
