One important note to make is that dog head halters do not teach dogs not to pull on leash. All they do is reduce your dog’s pulling power. Well, I'm around 5 feet and I say this to give context to the length of the lead because it's very long, in fact even my husband thinks this is the case and he's taller than me (to be fair, most people are). What is a Halti? Halti is a brand that sells a number of head and body harnesses designed to prevent pulling in dogs. Their most popular and common product is a head harness that has almost become synonymous with the brand name. As we’ve learnt earlier in this guide to ‘what is a Halti’, this type of head harness has a loop that attaches around your dog’s snout.

Most body harnesses aren’t aversive. They are simply designed to distribute pressure over a larger area of your dog’s body than a traditional dog collar would.If you’re still considering whether a Halti is right for your dog, take a look at the pros and cons of this tool. Pros This waterproof remote training collar has a super long range of 1km meaning you can communicate with your dog at a distance. This training system is compliant with UK and EU laws. It features 16 intensity levels of regular or intensive vibrations and eight different types of warning tones. All training modes are tested to cause no harm. The idea of a head collar is that their snout feels a tug if they pull on the lead. They can still open their mouth to pant and cool down, to take a drink and to accept treats.

It is lightweight and padded, offering optimum comfort for your dog. Waterproof, it won’t become damp and uncomfortable for your dog when they are on a walk, and there is reflective webbing across the bands for when you are out past sunset. It's generally a very well-made product and I love the padding around the leg hoops and mesh around the chest to make it comfortable and safe for dogs to use. It works. It does what it is designed to do. You will be able to achieve more pleasant dog walks as a result. It's that simple. When we first leave home to go for a walk at our local park, we have to pass various streets to get there and as soon as I open the gate to leave, there's always about a minute of excitement where they forget their walking manners while I'm busy shutting the gate behind me.KIND and HUMANE - made from strong but lightweight nylon webbing, the Halti Headcollar is designed for comfort with a padded neoprene nose band and won't interfere with panting, eating or drinking Whether you love to take your dog on a healthy morning run, a countryside stroll or a play in the local park, our versatile collars, harnesses and tailored lead options have you covered. Designed in partnership with our dog behaviour experts, Halti walking accessories combine innovative features with comfort, flexibility and safety. Available in four bright colours and made with premium grade fabrics and 3M™ reflective stitching, the Halti range has everything a dog and owner need for happy walks. BETTER TOGETHER - to get the best no pull training experience, use the Halti No Pull Harness with our double clip Halti Training Lead

This loop over the nose is present in both Haltis and Gentle Leaders. So, there is likely to be no real difference in how your dog will react to them. How do Haltis Compare to Other Types of Aversive Collars? It found that there was no real difference in acceptance when it came to different styles of head collar. A dog head halter loops over your dog’s muzzle just below the eyes. You then attach your leash below your dog’s chin. When your dog pulls, the dog head halter puts pressure on the top of his muzzle, pulling his chin down or to the side. Todd, Z. ‘ Barriers to the Adoption of Humane Dog Training Methods’, Journal of Veterinary Behavior (2018) A link attaches to your dog’s collar for extra safety, which is important if your dog has previously pulled and wrangled their way out of a harness or collar. You can adjust the sizing to ensure the head halter is strong enough without being too tight for them to drink, pant or eat while wearing it.It comes as one piece from the head slip to the handle at the other end so can be used as a secondary lead. There is a clip which can fasten onto their collar in case they try to slip their way out of the arrangement. 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. The majority of headcollars are made from nylon, which is soft around your dog’s nose and face. If your dog pulls along, you may wish to look for a headcollar which is padded or fleece to give even more protection.

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. The Halti head harness describes itself as giving the owner full control by gently directing and steering your dog from the front.A figure 8 design which is perfect if your dog generally walks off the lead, but you may need to slip on a head collar to cross roads or in busy areas as they detest walking on a lead. As we mentioned in the section ‘what is a Halti’, we will be looking at the Halti head collar for the rest of the guide.