Description
STOPS PULLING: the Halti Optifit Headcollar prevents pulling on the lead by gently steering and guiding your dog's direction.CUSTOMISABLE FIT: the Halti Optifit Headcollar has an adjustable nose band and cheek straps - secured with a camlock - to fit most dogs that do not fit standard sized headcollars.KIND & HUMANE: made from strong but lightweight webbing - the Halti Optifit Headcollar is designed for comfort with a padded nose band and won't interfere with panting - eating or drinking.REFLECTIVE & SAFE: every Halti Optifit Headcollar has reflective cheek straps for improved visibility in low light and a safety link that attaches to your dog's collar - for complete peace of mind.BETTER TOGETHER: to get the best no pull training experience - use the Halti Optifit Headcollar with our double clip Halti Training Lead.How to fit and get started with the Halti Optifit Headcollar Step 1: To select the right size headcollar for your dog - we always recommend measuring your dogs neck and nose circumference and then referring to our sizing guides. Initially your dog may object to wearing the headcollar - so it is important to introduce the headcollar to your dog slowly and ensure there is a positive association with it. Show them the headcollar and if they come forward to investigate it - verbally praise them and give a food treat. Hold the headcollar at the top of the noseband in one hand and with a food treat in the other hand - lure your dogs nose through the loop and allow them to eat the treat. Once your dog is relaxed about doing this - gently place the noseband across their nose and give another treat. Gradually extend the amount of time your dog has the noseband on their nose before releasing the treat. Tip: Keep the hand that is holding the noseband still and only move the hand that you are luring with.How to fit and get started with the Halti Optifit Headcollar Step 2: Once accepted - you can secure the neck strap so that it is snug - but not too tight (see step 3 for further guidance). Remember to continue to treat your dog whilst wearing the headcollar. When you remove it - be offhand for the first few moments - so that all the praise comes whilst wearing the headcollar. Repeats these steps - steadily increasing the time the headcollar is on the dog. Step 3: Use the slider to adjust the neck strap fit - you should be able to get 1-2 fingers between the strap and your dog's neck. The noseband should sit halfway down the nose - away from the eyes. Then adjust the camlock under the dogs jaw so that the dog cannot slip out of the headcollar - whilst being loose enough to allow them to open their mouth fully.How to fit and get started with the Halti Optifit Headcollar Step 4: Attach the headcollar safety link to your dog's collar. Step 5: We always recommend using a Halti double clip Training Lead for the best no-pull training experience. Attach the small clip on your lead to the ring under your dogs jaw and attach the larger clip on your lead to your dogs collar or harness.How to fit and get started with the Halti Optifit Headcollar Step 6: Take your dog to a quiet place and whilst holding the lead with both hands practice walking around using the headcollar. You should only engage the headcollar by gently pulling on the lead connected to the ring under their chin when your dog is actually pulling. Its unique patented design works by gently steering the dogs head in the direction the owner wants to go in because by pointing the head in the desired direction the body has to follow. Continue to reward your dog when they are walking without pulling. In the early stages of no-pull training - you may notice your dog trying to remove the headcollar if they are not fully acclimatised to wearing it. Be sure to distract your dog from doing this with treats or their favourite toy. This will reinforce the positive association and experience with using a headcollar.
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