Halti harness

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Experiences please, do they work and are they kind?

Thanks in anticipation?

I have a lab that will pull and I am concerned about damage to her neck. I have tried all the usual ŵays, ie getting and keeping her attention, turning back when she pulls and bribery,practising at home, which she does very well, help needed.. Have thought about the halti head harness but think will not suit her.
 
In My opinion which I realise will not be shared by everyone, harnesses and halters are for horses ! I wouldn't worry about a collar hurting your labs neck if she pulls, she won't be doing herself any harm.....sounds to me like she needs more training and needs you to mean what you say.
 
Actually a great deal of harm can be done by a dog pulling to the neck. Yes more training could be used but I do a lot at home and she just 'forgets' when out.
 
I haven't used that specific one (I don't think!) but it's got a front-attachment doesn't it?

I've had surprising success with the ones with that extra attachment, on a number of bloody strong bull breeds! So it could be worth giving it a go for your lab while she's still going through leash-training :)

In regards to lead-training anyway, there are a number of methods out there and I'm not sure which one you're using but just remember consistency is the key.... if she pulls you just a few steps forward, it's still being rewarded! Not easy I know, labs aren't exactly sensitive souls ;)
 
I've temporarily used Halti's before (on two of my old bitches that is now dead), and believe that they can be a very useful tool, much better than the anti-pull harness that I've also tried, but as with most things, it depends on how good you are at using it (= I doubt Halti's are foolproof). Personally, I don't think Halti's are necessarily more harmful for the neck, than what a collar can be to the neck and throat, so I wouldn't avoid them for that reason.


However, if you want other options, have you read Turid Rugaas book "My Dog Pulls. What Do I Do?" ? http://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Dog-Pull...8&qid=1375542151&sr=8-1&keywords=turid+rugaas
 
I'm with Bonny, especially where big dogs are concerned - I've dealt with some very strong pullers and I've never had one with a damaged neck yet and the only way, gadgets or no gadgets, is to send a very clear message to the dog that walking on a loose line = fun, pulling = at best you go nowhere, at worst, you feel slight discomfort through pressure on the neck/face/shoulders and the only way you avoid that discomfort is to avoid pulling.

Even if that turns the walk into a giant training session where you essentially go nowhere, it's worth it. Even one 'oh sod it, let's just go for a walk' can wreck weeks of training.

My old dog rubbed himself raw and I pulled my back trying to make him walk nicely in a 'non pull' harness.

The dog isn't being 'kind' to me by pulling my arms out, so I don't see why I should be 'kind' in not applying slight pressure back - and then release of pressure and reward when the dog is doing it right.
 
With my malamutes, I use a Dogmatic headcollar and it is brilliant. It doesn't rub, and they seem comfortable in them. They can still run and chase, but I have the ultimate say as to when they come back! And for such big strong dogs, I am no longer worried about meeting other dogs, as they cannot go and say hello unless I let them.

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