Dog training with a head collar
A very popular dog training tool is the head collar. A couple of brands of the head collar are the Gentle Leader and the Halti.
Some think that the Gentle Leader is an easier fit compared to the Halti. Also, Gentle Leader is made to be put around the dog’s neck. This design has the advantage because if the dog gets the muzzle off, still it is wearing a collar. It is a safety feature that is important, when training outside. Even so, the Halti gives more control of the dog, and for this it is used when working with dogs that are very aggressive.
There are some instances when dogs are hard to control. For instance, your dog may want to be with other dogs. An effective tool for situations like this is the head collar.
There are some good reasons to use head collars instead of just regular training collars. New dog owners might find it easier to use. They can be very good at preventing dogs that tend to pull. If a dog is particularly strong, head collars offer more control of the dog.
Positive reinforcement of the dog and good training principles should go hand in hand with how to train your dog. Dog collars are not intended as a means to train by itself.
There are some draw backs to using head collars. Your dog can become accustomed to the collar and will change the way they act based on the head collar or the regular collar. Also some dogs might try and take it off with their paws. If a dog does this, keep the dog walking until he gets used to it.
Another flaw of using a head collar is that some people see it as a muzzle and this can scare others as they think the dog can bite.
When training with a regular collar or a head collar, follow the proper use as outlined by the company that sells it and use other dog training methods.
Sep 16, 2009 | 0 | dog care tips
