Use Halti Head Collars - Gain Control On Your Walk

If you are having problems controlling your retriever when out walking on a conventional leash, then it may be time for you to consider a halti head collar. A halti collar will put you back in control of the walk. Want to know more?

A halti head collar will give you far more control over the dog who pulls on the lead, almost choking himself. The halti collar works on the same concept as a horse's harness, the body always follows the same direction of the head. This head collar will give you the ultimate control and directional steering of your dog. This is due to the fact the collar sits low on your dog's nose, and nicely follows the shape of the dog's face.

If your dog should attempt to pull forward or worse, lunge to attack, the collar's slip ring will effectively close his mouth. When your dog is behaving himself properly he will be free to pant and yawn.

Head collars are becoming more and more popular. One reason is that they are far more effective in controlling aggressive dogs. Secondly, they are kinder to use on your dog. If your dog should weigh more than you, or be stronger than you, then a head collar is probably the best solution for you. You will have all the power, no matter what your size.

Retrievers are highly intelligent dogs, and it will not take long for your dog in his head collar to figure out what is acceptable behaviour. Head collars can come in particularly handy in situations where your dog may be easily distracted, and not so willing to obey the leash.

Whenever you are using a head collar it is imperative that all of your moves are nice and smooth. Avoid jerking movements because you will be also jerking your dog's neck around as well, causing the potential for neck injuries. There is some controversy as to the safety of a head collar when not used with the appropriate motions.

The head collar should not be any closer than 1/2 inch, or 15 mm, to your dog's eyes. The collar should be a snug fit, with room for only 1 of your fingers to slide through.

When you first introduce your dog to his new head collar, it is important that you do so slowly. Start off with little sessions of only a couple of minutes each time. The first few times you place it on him you should praise him lavishly and feed him some rewards.

Retrievers are famous for being responsive to food treats, so it should not take longer than about 1 week for him to adjust. In the meantime, only use the collar in your yard and in playtime. While he is adjusting to it there should be no obedience training going on. Once your dog can cope with the collar being on his face for 5 minutes, he is ready for a walk.

It is important to note that these head collars should never be used with a very long lead or a retractable lead. Both these styles of leashes give your dog the opportunity to get some speed and momentum up before the collar kicks in.