![]() ![]() I always remind my clients that you still will have to teach your dog to walk nicely on leash, because in the vast majority of cases the dog will start to pull again as soon as you remove the piece of equipment. When I have a client whose dog won’t stop pulling on the leash, I suggest a dog head halter or a no-pull harness to help them out while they’re training the dog. The potential for pain and damage from these first two pieces of equipment is much lower. ![]() I vastly prefer dog head halters and no-pull harnesses over choke or prong collars. Some dogs find the pressure of the dog head halter on their muzzle aversive enough that they stop pulling, but others will keep on trying to pull, although with less force.ĭog head halters are a piece of equipment, like a no-pull harness, that just makes it easier to walk your dog. All they do is reduce your dog’s pulling power. One important note to make is that dog head halters do not teach dogs not to pull on leash. It also gives you some control over your dog’s gaze, making it easier to redirect a reactive dog on walks. This reduces the strength that a dog has to pull. When your dog pulls, the dog head halter puts pressure on the top of his muzzle, pulling his chin down or to the side. You then attach your leash below your dog’s chin. The idea is that a head halter can reduce pulling because while a dog can put their entire weight against their chest, they can’t put much force behind their noggin.Ī dog head halter loops over your dog’s muzzle just below the eyes. ![]() Head halters are, more or less, a harness for your dog’s head. The Halti features thicker straps and several sizes designed to accommodate dogs of various head sizes. Used by shelters across the country, this simple head halter includes a padded nose loop for added comfort and a safety strap that clips onto your dog’s normal collar. Today we’ll talk a bit about how to use a head halter and which are the best out there for controlling your canine. There are several excellent brands of dog head halters out there. If you’ve got a dog who pulls hard on the leash and can be hard to control, a dog head halter can really help you regain control on your walks. ![]()
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