#head halter

more dog advice: if you have a big dog or a dog who pulls, i highly recommend a head harness. it's basically a horse halter for dogs and it is an excellent, fast way to fix like 80% of leash pulling basically instantly without pinching or poking the dog.

Unfortunately much of the public is not educated on what a head collar is, and they therefore mistake it for a muzzle. If this is the case, I’ll kindly explain what the head collar is for, why I choose to use one, and how it differs from a muzzle. Faith still has full range of motion in her jaw when using the head collar. It doesn’t prevent her from doing anything with her mouth such as eating, drinking, carrying objects, biting, etc. If it did then she wouldn’t be able to perform some of her tasks (picking things up off the ground for example). 

There are some handlers who believe that a fully trained service dog shouldn’t be using ANY training tools because they shouldn’t need them. Yes… a fully trained service dog shouldn’t NEED a training tool due to behavior issues. They should all know how to heel beforehand. However, I personally really like using a head collar due to the increased communication Faith and I have when using one, so I don’t let these comments get to me. And I know many other handlers feel the same way ;) 

Hi Anon! Every dog reacts to the head collar differently. Some dogs (such as Faith) take to it easily and with little issue. Other dogs (like Yuki) cannot function with it and will shut down if you try and force them. Nevertheless, a head collar can be a very powerful communication tool, and one that several service dog handlers and trainers recommend using. 

If you’ve done desensitization work and he’s learned to associate the head collar with good things, then by all means… try to go back to using it again! Just be very aware of his body language. If you notice him shutting down, resisting commands, sluggish moving, ears back, not willing to pick something up off the ground in it, etc; then I’d just accept that he’s not the kind of dog who can use a head collar. It happens. If this is indeed the case, you can try a chain collar. I’ve heard they have similar effects communication-wise. I use them (thin ones) for my show dogs every weekend. Just like with the head collar– if the dog is trained to heel beforehand, then it’s a perfectly acceptable and humane device :) 

Kane chronicles – 31 weeks

Kane is continuing to grow although it’s not as noticeable week to week now. He is also getting more confident, but how he shows that isn’t the best, he barks at people and dogs that he wants attention from. Which isn’t going to get him many friends. So now we have to work on correcting that without causing him to become fearful. Might be a little bit tricky. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts…

Great question!

The head collar is used for increased communication while out in public. Not because she pulls or anything. For example, I can signal her to turn right or turn left simply by flicking my hand in the direction we are turning. It also gives me peace of mind because IF anything were to happen, I have full control over her head. (Not that I expect anything to happen lol. Faith is one of the most bombproof dogs I know.)

If you are considering a head halter for your dog, make sure he’s already got a good heel first. Head halters are not recommended for dogs who pull on their leash because it can damage their neck. 

I hope this helps! I know several other SD teams who use a head halter as well. Maybe they could reblog with why they chose to use one? 

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