Dog Training - How To Succeed - Using Head Halters

Summary

There are Different Types Of Collar used in Dog Training – Shock Collars, Wolf Collars, Head Halters, Martingale Collars, Prong Collars, Slip Collars, Basic Collars






Head Halter







TYPES OF DOG TRAINING COLLAR - HEAD HALTERS


A Head Halter (see photo) is designed in such a way that the rear portion is attached around the back of the dog’s neck whilst the front portion slips over the top of the muzzle. The advantage of this arrangement is that the owner has a greater degree of control over the dog. This manifests itself in the fact that, should the dog surge forward against the leash, its head would be pulled backwards so restricting its freedom of movement.

Although there are obvious advantages in respect of control of the dog when compared with more conventionally-styled Collars fitting around the neck, there are certainly some distinct drawbacks.

It has been suggested that when the leash is pulled back to restrain the dog, unless the Halter is fitted correctly, the front portion, positioned over the muzzle, could actually be pulled over the dog’s eyes. Further, the act of pulling the dog’s head back when it is being restrained could, in certain circumstances, cause actual injury to the dog’s neck.


Aspects of Dog Training: Head Halter