Hey there - I just got back from taking Teddy and Ginger for a walk - with my aluminum pie plate lol - It did the trick! Every time they tried to get out of heal I just wiggled it near their face and they straightened up! How great is that!!? WE even past the neighbor kids and they called hello and they still just kept walking. The real test is when I go the other way where they may see a dog off leash! Maybe I will wear the plate around my neck! ha ha