HALTI Training Lead Size Large Black, 2m, Professional Dog Lead to Stop Pulling on the Lead, Perfect for Puppy Walks, Easy to Use Double-Ended Dog Leash, Lightweight Soft & Durable

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Use two hands to extend your lead to a comfortable length. Keep short so that your ability to control your dog. The hand nearest you should hold the collar, and the other should control the Halti. This is because the Halti doesn’t train your dog to heel. It just gives your dog an unpleasant consequence when he tries to pull. Remember, these head collars work by pairing the pulling action with an uncomfortable, unpleasant consequence. The heavy-duty plastic clips are seriously large and we wonder if this combination of wide webbing and large clips is the reason the whole harness tends to shift over to one side after a few minutes wear. That said, at no time did the dog – an elderly Labrador – appear to be in discomfort. We suspect the smaller sizes use narrower, thinner and more supple webbing, which should ensure the harness remains in better position.

The First and Perfect place to start is getting your dog used to wearing a Halti Head Collar / Halti Harness. Using the Halti Training Lead with these Halti products makes like much more accessible.

Pros and Cons of Haltis

This harness fits supremely well without restricting the dog’s movement in any way. It’s also a doddle to put on and one of the easiest to adjust. Granted, it’s not the cheapest model here, but it’s very well designed and a great option for both energetic dogs and hot sultry summers. Ostensibly designed for active dogs accompanying their owners on long outdoor runs in the countryside, the Hi & Light is constructed from light Ripstop nylon material and features slim nylon straps, a single top-mounted aluminium leash clasp and a sealed Velcro pouch with integral cord for attaching a name tag. The pouch is also big enough to store a few emergency poo bags. Double-leads are more complicated to use but have been proven to provide better balance for an unruly dog and thereby reduce pulling. That said, the chest padding alone most certainly has an affect on how the dog responds when walking – just the tiniest tug of the leash will invariably have it walking to heel. These initial Halti Training Lead Instructions will start your training journey. These first few steps should be repeated every time you walk your dog. It may take several days, but you will soon see a change in your dog’s behaviour when you walk. Once you feel comfortable and confident that your dog is now walking without pulling, it’s time for phase 2. Change to the first ‘D’ Ring no the Halti Training Lead and continue your walk.

Haug, L. (et al), ‘ Comparison of Dogs’ Reactions to Four Different Head Collars’, Applied Animal Behavior Science (2002) So, ultimately, this product is no replacement for proper heel training. How is a Halti Different to a Body Harness?So, to avoid this, choose to train your dog using positive reinforcement methods. This will take time and won’t solve your pulling problem immediately.

The first Halti product was the Halti headcollar, created in 1979 by Dr. Roger Mugford. It was designed to help owners who were struggling with dogs who pulled excessively when on walks or on their leash.

Which Halti is right for me?

The Gentle Leader is another brand of head collar that is very similar to the Halti. It aims to redirect your dog’s head towards you whenever it tries to pull on the leash.

Julius-K9 is a huge player in the world of canine wear. The company started out supplying harnesses for police and emergency rescue dogs and has applied some of its original designs to a wide range of consumer pooch models. So, the feeling when your dog pulls has to be uncomfortable enough to prevent the action of pulling in the future. Not Designed for Constant Use This does mean many dogs are less likely to pull as a result. But, it can be a very uncomfortable process for them. Dog muzzles are often associated with aggression. But, they can be used on dogs for a number of reasons, from avoiding bites, to preventing your dog eating harmful items on walks. The Halti head harness describes itself as giving the owner full control by gently directing and steering your dog from the front.This product is still the most well known of the Halti products. And, it is the one most people think of when they say the brand name. Blake, S. (et al), ‘ A Systematic Review of the Biomechanical Effects of Harness and Head-Collar Use in Dogs’, BioRxiv (2019)