HALTI Walking Harness, Size Medium, Purple, Best Lightweight Dog Harness with Handle, Reflective & Adjustable, Ideal for Puppy Walks, For Small, Medium & Large Dogs

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Julius-K9 is a huge player in the world of canine wear. The company started out supplying harnesses for police and emergency rescue dogs and has applied some of its original designs to a wide range of consumer pooch models. 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? The main reason most people want to learn ‘what is a Halti’ is because they’re suffering with a dog that pulls on the leash.

Aversive tools like this associate an action with an unpleasant consequence to stop the action from happening.

Which product is best for me?

The Gentle Leader is another brand of head collar that is very similar to the Halti. It aims to redirect your dog’s head towards you whenever it tries to pull on the leash. As we mentioned in the section ‘what is a Halti’, we will be looking at the Halti head collar for the rest of the guide. This is known as an aversive. It pairs the action of pulling on the leash with an unpleasant consequence. Most body harnesses aren’t aversive. They are simply designed to distribute pressure over a larger area of your dog’s body than a traditional dog collar would. But, they aren’t inherently as cruel as other punishment-based methods people may use to try and stop their dogs from pulling on the leash.

Todd, Z. ‘ Barriers to the Adoption of Humane Dog Training Methods’, Journal of Veterinary Behavior (2018) Some people don’t even get this far, as their dogs desperately paw at their faces and roll around to get the collar off their nose. The best way to stop pulling and maintain a strong bond with your dog is to use positive reinforcement training. Pros and Cons of Haltis If your dog is absolutely insistent on pulling, you’ll know how much of a pain and hassle something as simple as an ordinary dog walk can become. The Julius-K9 provides a reassuringly snug fit that doesn’t get in the way of the dog’s movements; the lower chest strap sits just behind the forelegs and doesn’t rub against the elbows. However, it does seem a bit over-engineered. The chest webbing on the Size 1 model we tested is about 5cm in width and strong enough to pull a train. It’s also difficult to adjust.The great thing about this leash is that there’s at least two feet of stretch in the webbing and that’s extremely useful when running because there’s less chance of the animal pulling you over if it suddenly veers off to chase a rabbit.

IDC Powerharnesses are far and away the easiest of all models to fit and remove: simply slip the large opening over the dog’s head, clip in the chest strap, attach the lead to the top-mounted D-ring and go. Do bear in mind that a harness of this nature won’t necessarily prevent your dog from pulling; it’s simply a kinder, more convenient, safer and comfier alternative to walking with a dog collar and leash. A Halti is one of many aversive training tools. Evidence suggests that aversive methods like this can actually be detrimental to the physical and mental health of our dogs, as well as less effective. The ideal alternative to headcollars, the harness is extremely comfortable for dogs to wear and padded for extra comfort.The HALTI Walking Harness is the perfect combination of style and practicality for everyday walking.

The Halti brand claims that their head collar is designed to allow your dog to pant and yawn if it needs to. Great for all dogs including puppies, the harness works by turning the dogs shoulders, to help give you extra control. If you have a puppy pulling on a leash, our Halti Training range can help! We recommend that walking-on-the-lead training is only done for a short period each day, and within the overall scope of your puppy’s recommended daily exercise allowance. It is important to note that lead walk training should only be a part of your puppy’s daily exercise which should also include a wide range of activities to aid mental stimulation and early socialisation. A common guideline for estimating a daily exercise level for your puppy is 5 minutes of exercise per month of age, twice a day. So for example, a 5-month-old puppy could have 2 x 25-minute walks daily. However, you should consult with your vet on the appropriate number of minutes per day as a puppy’s breed and development stage will also play a role in the overall exercise time.

Many people report that their dogs don’t seem as happy when wearing a Halti. Their tails and ears may droop, they hold their heads lower, and don’t seem as excited on walks. Haltis are not a long term solution if your dog is pulling on the leash. They pair the action of pulling with an unpleasant consequence.