Harnesses
Another useful training aid is the harness.
There are many different designs however
the harness needs to
be one that disperses
the dog’s weight
equally over the body and not just on the chest.
You should ensure the harness does not cover
the throat as pulling
causes unnecessary pressure on the ribcage, resulting in gagging and impaired breathing.
Where to buy
Our recommended control aids can be
purchased online and from good pet retailers.
Just follow our guidelines for a happy dog and
Manchester & Salford Branch
an even happier owner!
www.petplanet.co.uk
www.muddypaws.co.uk
www.companyofanimals.co.uk
www.doggiesolutions.co.uk
www.dogmatic.org.uk
What to Wear
A Guide to Canine Control Aids
The Harness & Halti Combo
For some stronger dogs you may find it easier
to use a harness
with the Halti. This
spreads the load
over the dog’s body
and prevents any
forces on the delicate neck area. A
double ended lead
(two clips) can then
be attached to the harness and to the Halti.
Don’t forget the collar with ID tag too!
Collars, ID tags, harnesses and
head collars
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Making the Right Choice
The Basics
What should your dog wear?
Collars
It is very common for dogs to pull on the lead.
Reasons differ from dog to dog; tracking an
interesting smell, greeting other dogs or general
overexcitement, aggression or fear. Pulling on
the lead can be corrected by positive reinforcement and appropriate control aids.
A flat buckle or snap-fastening collar in either
leather or fabric is ideal. Different breeds have different
needs! For example greyWhat should your dog wear?
hounds will need a greyhound
Do you have a dog that pulls?
collar as their heads are
What you use to walk your dog is determined by
their character, their physicality and their breed.
There are a variety of leads, collars, head collars
and harnesses available, some of which are
more suitable than others.
Head Collars – examples
smaller than their necks. This
type of collar has extra width
Greyhound collar
and therefore prevents the
dog slipping its lead, gives greater comfort
and prevents choking.
 Halti
The simplest control aid to stop your dog
pulling. You can gently direct the dog's
head, steering it into desired positions.
Canvas style (snap)
Leather style (buckle)
Check chains (or choke chains)
Often viewed as a useful solution but this
Flashing ‘night safe’ design
is not the case. Your dog will still pull
while slowly strangling itself as the chain
tightens round its neck. This can cause injury by damaging the sensitive nerves and
bones in the neck. In extreme cases it has
even led to death by strangulation.
ID Tags
It is a legal requirement
that your dog wears a
collar with an ID tag including contact details
engraved in case the dog
gets lost. It’s also a good idea to mention on
the tag that your dog is micro-chipped. The
collar and ID tag should not be a replacement
for the microchip, or vice versa.
 Gencon
Consisting of two loops, one of which
goes around the nose, the other around
the head. When the dog pulls they both
tighten, restricting the head, and stopping the pulling. The action is from the
side of the head and is very gentle.
Dogmatic
Highly recommended for Boxers in
particular, this head collar has
added support and stability, especially useful for dogs with shorter
snouts.