About this deal
The Halti head harness describes itself as giving the owner full control by gently directing and steering your dog from the front.
They have also shown that, not only do aversive collars cause fear and pain, but dogs can start to associate the presence of their owner with pain and punishment, rather than the action of pulling.
How do Haltis Compare to Gentle Leaders?
Being from a country that has banned the use of pinch, or prong, collars, and is slowly phasing out the use of e-collars and choke chains, there are limited solutions when walking on a regular collar isn’t quite working out. The wide availability of the Halti Headcollar was a huge plus. This loop over the nose is present in both Haltis and Gentle Leaders. So, there is likely to be no real difference in how your dog will react to them. How do Haltis Compare to Other Types of Aversive Collars?
Evidence from studies suggests that positive reinforcement methods are the most effective at training permanent skills.
What is a Halti – Summary
I truly don’t think it’s worth holding this against the product, however, as the Company of Animals provides a handy booklet explaining how to properly introduce the Halti and ensure your dog perceives it as a pleasant device. Some dogs won’t have any problem, as they’ll associate the Halti with exciting walks, but other dogs with more sensitives muzzles may need some time to acclimate.