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"I thought I'd have to give up my dog" – How a Bernese woman saved her relationship with Rocky at 52

After years of despair and failed attempts, Sabine M. discovered a simple solution that forever changed her life – and that of her Labrador. What she would advise other dog owners today.

Written by Julia Liebenau
Editor | 38 years old

It was a rainy November morning in Bern when Sabine M. (52) sat on her kitchen floor, crying, leash still in hand. Her Labrador Rocky lay beside her, looking at her with big, brown eyes – as if he sensed that something was wrong.
 

"I couldn't take it anymore," Sabine recalls today. "Rocky pulled so hard on the leash that I tripped and fell. A passerby asked if I was even capable of handling such a large dog anymore. In that moment, I thought: Maybe she's right."
 

What Sabine didn't know at the time: She wasn't alone. Thousands of dog owners in Switzerland struggle with the same problem daily – and many are on the verge of giving up.

When walks become torture

Sabine got Rocky as a puppy. Back then, everything was still easy. But the bigger he got, the more he pulled on the leash. What started as a small problem quickly turned into a nightmare.
 

"I really tried everything," she says. "4 different harnesses, between 20 and 60 euros. 3 dog schools – I spent over 800 euros there. Then these special halters everyone talks about. Nothing really helped permanently."

But the worst part wasn't the failed attempts or the money spent. It was the guilt.
 

"Every time Rocky choked because he ran into his collar, I felt like a bad dog mom. I saw the looks from other dog owners at the park. Heard the comments from passersby. And Rocky felt my tension. Our walks were no longer enjoyable – not for either of us."
 

The physical consequences crept in slowly. First, shoulder pain, then Sabine had to go to physical therapy. She started to avoid certain routes and times. Big dogs? Definitely avoid them. "I was afraid Rocky would pull me to the ground again."
 

Then came the darkest moment. "I actually Googled whether there were people who would get along better with Rocky. I loved him more than anything – but I just couldn't see a way out anymore. I was done."

A chance encounter that changed everything

It was a Saturday in the park when Sabine met her friend Andrea. She had her Golden Retriever, Luna, with her – and something was different.
 

"Luna walked completely relaxed beside her. No leash tension, no pulling, nothing. Yet, just 3 months ago, Luna was just as much a puller as Rocky," Sabine recalls. "I just had to ask her what had happened."
 

Andrea told her about a special harness that her vet had recommended – the RahDawg™ Anti-Pull Harness. "
 

She said something that stuck with me: 'It's not about training. It's about HOW the pressure affects the body. Most harnesses work against a dog's natural instincts.'"
 

Sabine was skeptical. "Honestly, I rolled my eyes internally. Another 'miracle harness'? I had already wasted so much money. But I was also desperate. What did I have left to lose?"

Why Most Harnesses Make the Problem Worse

What Sabine didn't know then was that the RahDawg™ anti-pull harness was developed by veterinarian Dr. Julia Hoffmann – and is based on a completely different principle than conventional harnesses.

"In my practice, I see the consequences of ill-fitting harnesses every day," explains Dr. Hoffmann. "From skin damage to spinal problems. The main issue is that most harnesses use a clip on the back. When pressure is applied there, it triggers the so-called opposition reflex in the dog."
 

Did you know that the opposition reflex is an innate instinct? When pressure comes from behind, the dog automatically pulls against it. "That's pure biology," says the veterinarian. "No dog pulls because it's naughty or dominant. It simply can't help it – as long as the harness works against its nature."
 

Collars are not an alternative here. They can cause damage to the cervical spine, trachea, and thyroid gland. "Many owners don't even realize how dangerous a simple collar can be if the dog constantly pulls against it."
 

However, the RahDawg™ harness works with the dog's nature. The clip is positioned on the front of the chest. When the dog pulls, it is automatically turned to the side – back to the owner. No opposition reflex, no fight against nature.

Additionally, an X-shaped pressure distribution ensures that force is evenly distributed across the entire chest. No chafing, no cutting, no choking. And the breathable material ensures that the dog feels comfortable even during longer walks.
 

"RahDawg™ works WITH the dog's anatomy, not against it," summarizes Dr. Hoffmann.

The First Walk

Sabine ordered the dishes – and was nervous when they arrived. "What if it doesn't work again? What if I'm disappointed again?"

She put the harness on Rocky. It was surprisingly easy – no complicated buckles, no struggle. Rocky stood calmly.
 

Then they set off. And Rocky did what he always did: He pulled.
 

"But then something crazy happened," Sabine recounts. "He was automatically turned to the side, stopped, and looked at me. As if asking, 'What was that?'"
 

After about five minutes, Sabine noticed that her shoulder was relaxed. Her hand held the leash loosely. "I could hardly believe it. No choking. No tug-of-war. Rocky seemed... happier. As if he finally understood what I wanted from him."
 

After a week, their walks were transformed. "I could go into town with him again. Encountering other dogs? No longer a problem. When Rocky looked at my face one morning and walked beside me, wagging his tail, tears came to my eyes. The relationship I thought I had lost was back."

Today – six months later – Sabine and Rocky enjoy relaxed walks 3 times a day. Even Sabine's 75-year-old mother can now walk Rocky. "I constantly receive compliments from other dog owners. And I always tell them: It's not training. It's the right tool."

Thousands of dog owners report similar experiences

Sabine is not an isolated case. More than 40,000 dog owners in Switzerland already trust RahDawg™ – and the stories are similar.

 

I read through the comments in the RahDawg Facebook group and picked out a few for you:

Sabine's Advice for Other Dog Owners

"If there's one thing I've learned: waiting doesn't make it better. The longer your dog walks with the wrong harness, the more accustomed he gets to pulling - and the more damage is caused. To his body and to your relationship."

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Sabine told me at the end of our conversation: "I wish I had known about this sooner. No one should suffer as long as we did." I can only agree.
 

I wish you and your dog all the best – and most importantly: joy during walks again!
 

Yours, Julia

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