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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Using head harnesses like this for longer periods has led to distress and severe consequences reported by owners. Some people don’t even get this far, as their dogs desperately paw at their faces and roll around to get the collar off their nose.

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.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.

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.In the short term, you can use a regular dog harness and leash to keep your dog safe whilst on walks. References and Resources Halti is suitable for a number of different dog breeds, coming in three different sizes. Additional benefits include a reflective strip on the harness for use when walking your dog at night. For the best experience, it’s recommended that you combine the Halti with the compatible Halti Training Lead, which you can use for even more “steering” control. The most effective solution to a dog pulling on the leash is to train the heel command with positive reinforcement methods. Remember, these head collars work by pairing the pulling action with an uncomfortable, unpleasant consequence. Where the figure-hugging Ruffwear Front Range is quite heavily padded and therefore a little hot to wear when the temperature rises, this skimpier, bikini-like model is thinner and lighter and much better suited for use on hot summer days.

You could feasibly use this harness all year round, although you’d be better off also investing in the standard model for winter use. But for the summer months, there really isn’t a better-fitting and more convenient harness than this one. If you have a puppy or a small dog up to 15kgs in weight that you’d rather not let off the lead, consider one of these extendable auto-rewind models from Flexi. Available in two lengths (3m and 5m) and three sizes, the Flexi’s tape is neon coloured so others are less likely to get tangled up in it when your dog’s doing its mad dog stuff. We would suggest the 5m version simply because it’s a good thing to have an extra two metres to hand.

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 Although the Halti brand offers a number of different harnesses, we will be focussing on their head harness in this guide. How Does a Halti Work?

The Julius-K9 leash is designed to be easy to hold, even in wet weather conditions. With its rubberised construction, you won’t lose your grip, it will withstand no end of all-weather walking, and it simply wipes clean. The secure metal carabiner attaches easily to your dog’s harness ring. This reviewer has been using one for over two years in all terrains with no sign of wear and tear. It found that there was no real difference in acceptance when it came to different styles of head collar. 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. If you’ve got through several dog harnesses during the lifespan of your dog, you’ll likely be looking for one that can withstand a bit more tough action and energy. This is an aversive tool that can cause distrust, and will not be as effective as positive training methods.Some dog owners report that their dog stops pulling when wearing the Halti head harness. However, these dogs won’t stop pulling when wearing a normal leash. Yes. Although we extol the virtues of walking your dog with a harness, a collar is still essential attire for any dog (even when wearing a harness). Aside from being a legal requirement in the UK, a collar also tells others that the dog has an owner and isn’t a stray. A collar also allows you to attach a name tag – extra peace of mind that compliments the mandatory microchip underneath the animal’s skin between the shoulders.