The remote range is 300m and can pass through walls or trees. Waterproof in light rain or wet grass but not suitable for swimming. In this article, we will look in more detail at the function and use of the Halti, and the pros and cons of using one on your own dog. Read on to learn more. What is a Halti? Many people report that their dogs don’t seem as happy when wearing a Halti. Their tails and ears may droop, they hold their heads lower, and don’t seem as excited on walks. Some people don’t even get this far, as their dogs desperately paw at their faces and roll around to get the collar off their nose. So, the best long term solution to prevent pulling is to use positive reinforcement training to teach the heel command. Not only is this more likely to work in the long term, but it will also help you build a much stronger bond with your dog. Are Haltis Cruel?

This is known as an aversive. It pairs the action of pulling on the leash with an unpleasant consequence. While the Halti is designed to enhance your level of control over the dog, some dogs will become overly submissive and subdued when working in a Halti. I own three dogs. Danny, a Rottweiler cross Dobermann and Chris and Mia, both Rottweilers. For years, I was spoilt by owning and walking just two girls - Mia and Chloe, a Labrador. This does mean many dogs are less likely to pull as a result. But, it can be a very uncomfortable process for them. For dogs with broad noses or short snouts, the Halti Optifit is designed for dogs that don’t fit standard headcollars. It is recommended you use the headcollar with a double-clip Halti training lead.If you are familiar with the use of a halter on horses, the Halti for dogs is an approximate equivalent. A figure 8 headcollar is easier to put on than most dedicated head collars, so could be good if you need to slip it on and off during a walk or if your dog won’t sit still long enough for you to put something more complicated on and adjust it. Slip Leads

BETTER TOGETHER - to get the best no pull training experience, use the Halti Headcollar with our double clip Halti Training Lead Have you ever used a head halter for your dog? What was your experience? Tell us in the comments! For Further Reading: Whilst the fit of the collar itself might not be uncomfortable for your dog when standing still, this pressure when walking is most likely very uncomfortable. If you’re still considering whether a Halti is right for your dog, take a look at the pros and cons of this tool. Pros

The Halti Headcollar is a humane training tool that provides maximum control for even the strongest pullers. 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? The first consideration when exercising puppies is the closure of the growth plates; growth plates are soft areas that sit at the ends of the long bones in puppies and young dogs. Until the growth plates close, they are soft and vulnerable to injury. In puppies, this closure is normally completed by approximately 18 months old and until this time, exercise should be carefully monitored. This is important as unlike a sprain, injuries to the growth plate may not heal properly and are likely to be problematic for life! As a rule of thumb puppies should have 5 mins of exercise, per month of age twice daily. For example, a 5 month old puppy can have 2 x 25 minutes.

Blake, S. (et al), ‘ A Systematic Review of the Biomechanical Effects of Harness and Head-Collar Use in Dogs’, BioRxiv (2019) Ultimately, the least cruel way to stop your dog from pulling is to use positive reinforcement training to teach them to heel. It works. It does what it is designed to do. You will be able to achieve more pleasant dog walks as a result. It's that simple. This product is still the most well known of the Halti products. And, it is the one most people think of when they say the brand name. One said they struggled to apply the harness because of how the leg hoops work and another said it can be inconvenient when putting it on when your dog knows it's time to go out, so I'm not letting myself off the hook but perhaps it wasn't just me?

The instructions, show you can clip both ends of the lead into both hoops on the harness. This seems to make it incredibly awkward for my dogs to walk. Remember, these head collars work by pairing the pulling action with an uncomfortable, unpleasant consequence. 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. If you own a dog that is a problem puller, then the HALTI harness will definitely help you teach your dog to walk more calmly by your side.

Able to be used as a permanent training collar on overactive pups, this headcollar comes with training tips on how best to use it as well as the addition of a safety link so it can attach to their collar.

The idea is that if your dog is pulling, they do so with their chest and body, but if it is their head and nose which feels the pressure of the pull, they are more likely to react. It is harmless and still allows them to eat and breathe. Haltis associate pulling with an unpleasant consequence. They may be slightly uncomfortable, and your dog may not enjoy walking with them too much. You also have the option to attach a second collar to the other side of the headcollar, so you can steer your dog a bit like a horse if you need to keep them on the straight and narrow. As we’ve learnt earlier in this guide to ‘what is a Halti’, this type of head harness has a loop that attaches around your dog’s snout.