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There are many devices used in the world of
dog training, and some
are obviously more effective than others. One of
the dog training
devices that does work well, however, is known
collectively as the
head collar.
The head collar is a device that is designed to wrap
around the nose of
the dog and then attach behind the head. It uses the
pressure points
on the dog’s nose and head to apply pressure
which stops the dog
from pulling, jumping and straining against the
leash.
Many people who see head collars mistake them for
muzzles. This can
make many people nervous when the dog is out
and about, and it
bothers some dog owners as well. Beyond that,
however, the head
collar can be a valuable training tool for many dogs,
particularly large
breeds that may have learned their own
strength and are difficult to
control with a normal buckle collar.
There are two main brands of head collar on the
market, the Halti and
the Gentle Leader. Most people find the Gentle
Leader easier to use
than the Halti. In addition, the Gentle Leader is
designed to fasten
around the dog’s neck. With this design, if the
dog manages to
remove the muzzle portion, it is still wearing a
collar. While it is
difficult for most dogs to get out of the muzzle
portion of a head collar,
some dogs do figure out how to perform this trick.
The Halti version, on the other hand, generally
provides better control
of the dog, and it is often favored with those
working with large,
aggressive dogs for that reason.
Training the dog with a head collar is often
easier for beginning dog
trainers and inexperienced dog owners than is
training with a regular
buckle color. Head collars are quite good at
stopping even the
strongest dogs from pulling and straining, since
these devices use
leverage to give the handler more control.
Head collars are often favored by many people
for handling dogs in
difficult situations, such as being around other dogs
or taking a trip to
the vet. A head collar can be quite effective at
controlling the dog in
frightening and difficult situations, even when it is
not used for regular
training.
It is better, actually, to use head collars as occasional
training tools or
reminders, not as a replacement for a regular buckle
collar or training
collar. That is because many dogs quickly learn
to tell the difference
between the head collar and the normal collar,
and adjust their
behavior accordingly. Therefore, the dog that
behaves perfectly while
wearing the head collar may suddenly jump and
strain out of control
when returned to the regular collar.
That fact, of course, points up the limitation of
any training device,
even one as effective as a head collar. The goal
of any quality dog
training program should be to create a willing,
obedient dog that can
be controlled by nothing more than the handler’s
voice.
Even if you plan to never allow your dog to go
outside without a collar
and lead, a well trained dog should be capable
of walking with you
without a leash, even if there are a great many
distractions around.
The head collar can help guide you to this goal, but it
is till up to you
to gain the respect and trust of the dog that will
allow it to become a
truly well trained member of the family.
If you are unsure how to use a head collar, or if
you are unsure if a
head collar is right for you, you might want to
consult with a dog
trainer, your veterinarian or the staff at your
local pet store. These
experts have probably seen many head collars used,
and they may be
able to provide valuable insight on the type of
training device that will
work the best for you.
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