| Head halters are becoming more popular as a method | | | | will prevent the dog running at a faster pace than you |
| of restraining big dogs rather than using a choke chain. | | | | are able to manage and prevent you being knocked |
| The head halter was developed in much the same | | | | off your feet with the dog dragging you behind him. |
| way as the horse bridle and is put to similar use. The | | | | Although this piece of equipment is not designed to |
| dog head halter fits around the dog's head and you | | | | stop your dog biting, like the muzzle, it will provide some |
| are then able to lead your dog in the direction you | | | | assistance in managing some aggressive behavior. |
| want to go. | | | | Head halters are widely available for purchase in pet |
| Many dogs will take to a collar very quickly so if you | | | | shops, some veterinary clinics and on the internet. |
| add a choke chain your dog will not react adversely | | | | They come in different sizes, are adjustable and very |
| because he is used to wearing his own collar. | | | | economical to buy. You don't have to take classes in |
| However, a head halter is an entirely different piece of | | | | how to use them but be careful when using them |
| kit. If you had never worn anything around your head | | | | because if you are too forceful, you might cause |
| or across your nose, it's possible your reaction would | | | | damage to your dog's neck muscles or his head. |
| not be too favorable the first time someone tried to | | | | Gentle leading and tugging is much better than forceful |
| impose this on you. You dog will not like it either, | | | | pulling back. |
| especially if he has never worn a muzzle. It takes | | | | Don't rely on the head halter as the sole training aid |
| around the same time for a dog to become | | | | when teaching your dog commands. You need him to |
| accustomed to his head halter, as it does for a horse | | | | associate commands with words and your voice and |
| to get used to the bridle. | | | | not by actions taken with the head halter. If your puppy |
| If your dog is overly boisterous and energetic, the head | | | | only learns via the action taken with the head halter |
| halter is an excellent method of restraining and | | | | you will never be able to use a normal leash, collar or |
| controlling him. It is also a far better method than using | | | | choke chain, so make sure to use the head halter in |
| the choke chain which could damage his esophagus or | | | | conjunction with voice commands. |
| cause whiplash due to yanking the dog back | | | | Talk to your vet to ascertain the suitability of a head |
| constantly. If you are a small person with a large dog, | | | | halter for your dog. There may be reasons why it |
| the head halter will provide you with much more ability | | | | would not be advisable to use one especially if your |
| to keep control of your dog than a collar and leash. It | | | | dog has ever suffered a neck injury. |