We’ve tried SO MANY types of "no-pull” products, and this has been the only one to work. My dogs are very well-behaved when they have their head halters on, and it allows me to be in control of the walks. (I have a Pointer and a Bernese, both on the heavy end of the scale - and I myself am only 100lbs. I often walk them myself). With that said, neither one of our dogs seem totally pumped to wear it. But they’re able to drink, pant, sniff the ground, and carry around sticks like they enjoy to! ThSee full review