What is Reddit's opinion of The Company of Animals HALTI Headcollar, Black, 3-Size, Model Number: 13200, Size 3 (Pack of 1)?

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At the end of the day you didn't do anything wrong, you know your dog is reactive and he was leashed, he also didn't attack first another dog came up and tried to nip him.

That being said, do you see a dog trainer? If not it might be a good idea to reach out to one to get help, they can really help with teaching you how to train your dog to make better choices.

I'd also recommend getting a muzzle(and muzzle training) for situations where you might need it like the vet. Also a halty(https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B004XNLCPC/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_cvFKDbF4Q5J35 ) for walks. The halty isn't a muzzle but it's a useful tool in redirecting your dogs focus and if your dog lunges it can help keep their mouth shut.

This.

Make sure you get the right size. My 5-year old child can now control my former Great Dane freight train. Make sure you read the instruction for putting it on correctly…you’ll notice the difference immediately.

try a no pull face harness it’s meant for pulling obviously but I find for both my dogs it kinda works like blinders on a horse and brings their excitement level down a notch. I’d give it a try there’s many brands you can choose from I linked you to the one I use

Absolutely agreed, one thing I would recommend to you though is instead of a spike collar aid recommended a face harness

No problem.

Sorry I missed the part about the leash pulling the first read through.

Ours did that a lot too, and he loved chasing Cars and anything else that moved. We tried putting a harness on him with a clip on the chest and back which did nothing. He just pulled harder clipped on the back and pulled sideways If it was clipped to chest.

What fixed it was this

https://www.amazon.ca/HALTI-Halti-Headcollar-Black-Size/dp/B004XNLCPC/ref=asc_df_B004XNLCPC/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292869037334&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=326632690997600536&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&amp...

Basically it lets you control the dogs head, the leash clips just below the chin. The dog has far far less strength to pull and ours pretty much immediately stopped pulling when we put this on him.

He hated it initially, like tried to get it off his head but once we went outside the smells and sounds and other things were more exciting. Now we pick up the halti and he knows its walk time.

All of this is still a work in progress with ours, he is only 1 year and 2 months old now so he is still bmvery much a puppy but is getting better all the time.

Hope you are able to get ahold of some of these negative behaviours and glad you see the good in the dog and not just the bad at the moment.

Good luck with him :) it's all worth it because these guys are wonderful.

Thank you! Nothing fancy, an Amazon order, Halti is the brand. This is the link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Halti-Headcollar-Black-Size-3/dp/B004XNLCPC/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?adgrpid=115624784537&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-_ve5rO-9QIVjLTtCh3fhwh8EAAYASAAEgLnNPD_BwE&hvadid=498425131846&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=1007022&hvnetw=g&h... - not sure if they sell in the US! Violets just over 80lbs now so it’s helped massively saving our shoulders!

My haltis connect straight to their collar, where their tags are. So if they do somehow pull it off their face (which is rare and normally during down time), I am still attached to their collar and they aren't going anywhere.

like this one

Echoing others here. If you haven't, try something like this - a lead that goes over their nose. Our girl (55 lbs) walks well without it now, previously was a really bad puller. I have a torn shoulder muscle, pulling was painful, this was a quick solution to that. Lots of treats when you get them adjusted to it.

Gentle leader, there are many brands but I use this one https://www.amazon.ca/HALTI-Halti-Headcollar-Black-Size/dp/B004XNLCPC

It is not a muzzle, the pup can still eat, bark, sniff, drink, do whatever they like. But the leash has control of the head if they pull. My pup had a harness that attached to the chest, it helped a bit but then he would just pull sideways.

With the halti he doesn't pull at all since it turns his face around. He didn't like it at first, pawed at it but after 5 mins he was fine. He now sees me grab that and sits down and waits for it to go on because he knows it's walkies time.

Harness tied to the front can help but the only thing that worked for my JRT https://www.amazon.ca/-/fr/Halti-Educatif-Anti-Traction-Dressage-Taille/dp/B004XNLCPC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=dog+halter&qid=1599758358&sprefix=licol&sr=8-3 I know some people don't like them but if the harness doesn't work it might worth giving it a try.

These head harnesses were a godsend when I fostered, especially when I’d need to pick up a large, unruly dog from County and was in heels that day:

Halti Head Harness.

If the dog pulls, the strap across their muzzle will pull their head down which annoys the dog into pulling less. The kids will probably love it as it will make their walks much less stressful and more pleasant.

FWIW, I recommend stun guns for quickly and safely ending dog attacks. Dog attacks\fights can be very chaotic and stun pens give you the ability to do something immediately and not risk unintended injury.

Since Drago is big and heavy, we needed some solution to be sure we can control him. He has a long and complicated past in the shelter and we don’t know what might startle him.

We found this holster, similar to one for a horse. It does not hurt him but gives you effortless control over the dangerous end of the dog (where the teeth are).

If he starts to misbehave it is easy to move him to look at you and start working with him, calming him down. It is a great de-escalator.

I am not sure if this is allowed here, but I have an Amazon-link if you want to take a closer look.

Halti brand head collars are just like gentle leads but they also clip to the collar. I had one for my boy and it was amazing and I never had to worry about him getting out of it and running off because it was attached to his collar as a back up. They come in large sizes. Halti Just in case you are looking for something with that option.

I second the halti head harness! My boxer weighs more than I do and this is the only way we can walk him. It puts your control at the dog's head/neck so they can't overpower you or slip out. Here's the link! http://www.amazon.com/Company-Animals-Halti-Collar-Black/dp/B004XNLCPC

Have you considered a Halti? It works well on forward pullers since they can't look forward when they're pulling - it looks like with the face harness you posted a photo of that any force from pulling would be directed along the dog's back and they'd still be able to face forward and stay focused on anything but you. It looks like your dog has a long enough nose for it to fit well and they come in a variety of sizes. It did wonders for our GSD/pit who pulled on a regular collar&leash, prong collar, easy walk harness, regular harness, sporn harness... heck, it's the only thing that's worked on him!

I don't have any personal experience with that, but I have a feeling it would be really hard for a dog to make the distinction between two different types of harness.

Most dogs will choke themselves if they haven't been properly trained to walk nicely on a leash - have you spent much time working on loose-leash skills yet? Or you can try a Halti if you're not making much progress with the flat collar.

It's a Halti headcollar. It seemed more thick around the snout compared to other designs.

I bought it from a Danish webshop, but it's also on amazon

Hello.

For pulling, a Halti. Safe and absolutely effective.

Also, you’re at 7 months. She is still learning.

Post some pics of her.

Right ok so with the additional information you've now provided, it sounds more like you need to break the cycle of "setting"/prey/hyper-focus while on a walk, which would have been a bit more helpful in your original post.

What you're describing is possibly something you're always going to have to deal with, which is unfortunately a reality for these type of breeds and you have to learn to manage it rather than "fixing it".

What are you using to walk him currently? Collar to lead? Pull front harness? Harness? The problem with hyper-focus dogs (it can come in a variety of ways such as distraction of a squirrel, a person, another dog, a smell etc) is they WILL pull and squirm, so you need a better action. I would recommend a Halti (Head collar) and consistent heel-to-hip for entire walks while you're practising.

The command/fix you're looking for technically doesn't exist. A whistle/clicker will not fix this. What you need is redirection. For example I am currently working with a VERY alpha-type Husky who was over-socialised, so every dog is fair game to her. We've started out with Halti and heel-to-hip, so that she will walk at my pace and can't move her head too much unless I give slack. This is not cruel, nor does it hurt the dog in any way (you'll still got offered by some, out of date, trainers to use e-collars, anti-bark collars, and spray "deterrents" which is no longer accepted amongst the Trainer Community). To "redirect", I would recommend watching this video. While this video is more specifically to aggression, the concept is still the same.

Shorter bursts of walking may also help, rather than long walks/runs. This is because when a Dog of this degree becomes tired, they become less likely to listen to command.

I would give this a go for a good solid month to six weeks. Keep a diary, even if it's a voice diary on your phone. Find his triggers BEFORE he acts, what signs is he displaying before the problem? Is he panting? Is he putting his ears back? Is he suddenly hyper-active?If you are not finding any improvement at all, I would recommend speaking to a local behaviourist (not a trainer, because it seems like you've already got that stuff down!), most offer a free, no obligation quote and short advice over the phone. A diary/voice diary will help a behaviourist help you pinpoint actions.

You've clearly done a fantastic job so far which is really great, and I hope it would mean something in a way that a random internet stranger is proud of you to have done so much in so little time.

the Halti is super good it stops the dog from tugging and helps teach them to walk. Or if you're into that tough as hell dog look

Have you tried using a halti? our guy pulls pretty hard with a harness but for some reason is real good with the halti.

That's very similar to what my girls have and people still think it's a muzzle or to watch out. It doesn't help that they bark at everyone.

Get a front clipping harness. It drastically reduced my own dog's pulling and makes it easier to train loose leash walking. You could also look into a head halter, but that requires some training to get the dog acclimated to it.

Try a halti head collar.

http://www.amazon.com/Company-Animals-Halti-Collar-Black/dp/B004XNLCPC

The halti works well for this because you can keep him from looking at what's happening. Also great for walks. We have an adjustable one for the size though. http://www.amazon.ca/HALTI-Halti-Headcollar-Black-Size/dp/B004XNLCPC

Based on my experience, it's probably not the dog that has the problem. My pup had his ear bitten and torn as a puppy but that doesn't cause problems with other dogs. It's how I react to him being near other dogs. Do you get anxious? Nervous? Tense? When your dog is approached by another dog? Cesar Milan has a lot of great videos on the subject. I'm not blaming you or saying this is your fault! If you need something to control your pup better on walks check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XNLCPC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_CGY05BR06AFA817S448F

It's a leash that goes around the pups nose and mouth. If they pull to hard on the leash it closes their mouth, dogs breath a lot through their mouth. It conditions the dog to not pull hard on the leash or act crazy because they're breathing will get restricted. This might help when walking your dog. I hope it all works out for you.