Owners of reactive dogs may see faster improvements, which is worth its weight in gold all on its own (those of you who have faced this before will know what I’m talking about). Blake, S. (et al), ‘ A Systematic Review of the Biomechanical Effects of Harness and Head-Collar Use in Dogs’, BioRxiv (2019) Keep in mind that it will take less time to properly train your dog to wear a dog head halter in the first place than it will take you to “fix” a dog that has had a bad experience and is scared of the dog head halter! Aversive tools like this associate an action with an unpleasant consequence to stop the action from happening. With this nose lead you can train your dog to stop pulling on walks so that you can both enjoy the time spent outside. When your dog pulls on the lead, the halter will turn their head to the side and discourage tugging, and that is what makes this collar such a great training tool. Say goodbye to painful arms and shoulders from all the pulling, and transform your walks into relaxing ones.

A slip lead is similar to an ordinary lead, except it has a loop on one end rather than a clip to go on a collar or harness. This means that the collar part can go tighter or looser depending on how much they pull.The Halti brand claims that their head collar is designed to allow your dog to pant and yawn if it needs to.

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. 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. Dog head halters are a piece of equipment, like a no-pull harness, that just makes it easier to walk your dog. I vastly prefer dog head halters and no-pull harnesses over choke or prong collars. The potential for pain and damage from these first two pieces of equipment is much lower.

So, if it doesn’t even work effectively, you may be left feeling disheartened. You could be left with a dog that still pulls, but one that also starts to hate going on walks because of the unpleasant consequences. How to Stop Pulling 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?

Lastly, as I shared in my story above, I found the Halti surprisingly helpful in managing my dog’s reactivity. Not only did it give me more control, it calmed him down, calmed me down and made training in the presences of his triggers much easier. He was more focused and clear headed, which allowed him to learn more easily during our outdoor desensitisation and training sessions. Once you’ve got your dog used to wearing a head collar, it’s time to go outside. Don’t expect the Halti to work instantly. Your dog is used to pulling, so it may take a few walks for them to understand the new system completely.

How are Haltis Different to Muzzles?

I set timers for myself to ensure my training sessions don’t go too long. It’s ideal to end the session with both you and your dog wanting more!