HALTI – Red Head Collar

HALTI – Red Head Collar

Large or small, fluffy or tidy one of the things that all dogs have in common is their love to be taken out on a walk. Not only does it allow them to explore and exercise but it also provides essential bonding time between you and them. To aid this a comfy and safe dog collar is vital. With this collar you will be able to enjoy hours of walks with your doggy pal.

The HALTI head collar was designed by Dr Robert Mugford in 1979 to aid walk training and allow better control of your pet. The HALTI allows you to stop pulling and correct misbehaviour. It does this by stopping dogs from pulling by steering the head so the body has to follow. Its unique design works by gently directing the dog’s head, in much the same way as a headcollar works on a horse. The HALTI is designed to not rise up into the dogs eyes or touch the dogs flews (lips).

The head collar is essential for strong dogs who are prone to pull on their lead. The HALTI avoids putting dangerous pressure on the neck while allowing for full motion and control. The head collar is manufactured using lightweight but very strong nylon webbing and allows your dog to pant, eat and yawn. The HALTI has a reflective padded noseband for both your dog’s comfort and keeping the headcollar in place while it is being used. The cushioned noseband is also positioned clear of the eyes so that vision is not impaired.

For safety the HALTI has a strong metal trigger clip that attaches to your dog’s existing collar. This ensures that your dog is always under control and cannot simply slip out of their headcollar.  Additionally for safety there is a quick release buckle and the head collar comes complete with a lead ring.

To select the correct size after measuring snug around the top of your dogs neck and the highest part of their nose (just below the eyes), the manufacturer has provided the following sizing guide. Please remember to measure as all dogs are slightly different shapes and sizes:

Size 2: 35cm – 48cm (14″ – 19″) neck width and 21cm – 28cm (8″ – 11″) nose measurement.

Size 3: 40cm – 54cm (15.5″ – 21″) neck width and 24cm – 36cm (9.5″ – 14″) nose measurement.

Size 4: 46cm – 62cm (18″ – 24.5″) neck width and 30cm – 40cm (12″ – 15.5″) nose measurement.

Time should be taken when accustoming a dog to the HALTI, so that he has a positive association with it. Initially place the noseband flat in your hand and feed the dog treats, so that he is happily putting his nose through it. When he becomes used to it you can secure the neck section.

The noseband should sit halfway down the nose, away from the eyes, and without pressure on the chin strap, your dog should be able to open their mouth fully.

When first using the HALTI, ensure you continually praise and reward your dog, and feed treats to help distract him and to ensure it is a rewarding experience. Never leave the HALTI on an unsupervised dog or they may chew it.