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Aubers


Terrier Terror
Terrier Terror
06/07/2008 10:53 AM  

I just bought Corona something like a Halti from walmart and we attemped to use it last night. Corona was more concerned about trying to get the thing off than actually walking. We did our best to praise her when she did well, but about every 2 minutes she would try to nudge it off with her foot. Will this stop and get better? How did you're dogs do?


Aubrey
*Corona's Mommy*




winnihoohoo


Bratty Ratty
Bratty Ratty
06/07/2008 10:56 AM  
I am not familiar with a halti. I use regular harnesses.
swatson6


Attention Starved
Attention Starved
06/07/2008 1:27 PM  
I used it on a Great dane before and it worked wonderful. They do eventually get used to it enough to leave it alone most of the time. Just be careful, these ratties are much smaller and shorter muzzled and can easily slip out of them.

Sarah



bluedog


Rat Royalty
Rat Royalty
06/07/2008 5:49 PM  

I am not a fan of the halti (I wouldn't want it on my face either) or the harness (just gives them pulling power). I have used the martingale collar because they can't slip out of it and it is kind of a hybrid choke type collar so you can give some correction if you need or discourage them from pulling (below). If you are worried about your dog slipping out of a collar, you can use the harness and a second leash.

My collar of choice is a prong, even for a little dog, especially if you have a puller or a darter, they are more humane than a choke and when my dogs wear it, I rarely have to use it. You need someone who knows what you are doing to show you how fit and use one. I would also use the prong on a more mature dog, not a puppy.

There are many options out there - good luck finding one that works for your dog. I guess it depends on your goal and what behavior you are trying to encourage or correct.

martingale collar


Christine
Mom to Michael & Charlotte
Moose (lab), Paisley (rattie), Clark & Lois (tolerant kitties)
Erinj09


Ratastic
Ratastic
06/07/2008 7:31 PM  
i dont think i will be using it when i get my rattie, but i know ceasar the dog whisperer sometimes uses it in cases and it seems to work well. but i agree that maybe it wouldnt be as effective on such a small dog, but let us know how it works. she will get used to it, just keep praising and be patient
jingebri


Terrier Terror
Terrier Terror
06/07/2008 8:37 PM  
I have used the Halti on a few dogs before, and while it works wonders for them to stop pulling.. it distracts them from the purpose of the walk. Some of the dogs wouldn't even go potty with it on.

-Jen-
mama to Izzy
Emg


Terrier Terror
Terrier Terror
06/07/2008 8:52 PM  
I haven't used a halti yet. I believe the purpose of it is to give you more control over your dog.
Maybe you should let Corona wear it and get use to it before you really try to work with her? I'm not a real expert on dog training, though.

Sara, Sam's mommy
agiltank


Newbie
Newbie
06/13/2008 3:20 PM  
I use halti's in my training to work on attention . . not so much for going for a walk. You do have to train the dog to accept them (lots of cookies when they are NOT messing with the collar - you have to be quick) and that may take days.

The first time I put one on my new rattie he promptly did the "gator roll" and got it off quite quickly. I have to admit that I hadn't quite seen that method of removing a halti before!! Leave it to the ratties to be creative.

If you have trouble with pulling while walking I prefer the anti-pull harnesses or pinch collars.

Good luck to you!

Christina

Christina, Tank, Ticket & Oreo
Dinks Mom


Terrier Terror
Terrier Terror
06/13/2008 3:32 PM  

I've got one for Dink and he doesn't like it either but I give him a treat when I put it on him and he does try to mess with it when we're walking but I keep going and he gets more interested in walking.  We're still working on it but I've heard they really work.  I even had a guy stop me and tell me that he used them for his dogs and that they did work. I was also told by a trainer that you only give them enough lead to walk beside you and everytime they try to go faster than you, you just stop and when they stop you start to walk again....and this apparently takes alot of time and patience. 


~Susy~
Emmastaff


Ratterific
Ratterific
06/16/2008 8:12 PM  

I use a halti on my standard poodle.  It took him a LONG time to get used to it.  He is finally at the point where he doesn't stop and try to paw at it anymore.  I had tried the easy walk harness, but the halti provided more control during dog training classes since he has some "issues" with other dogs.    What I did to to desensitize him was pretty successful.  I'd take him out for a walk with halti on.  He is clicker trained.  So I would randomly click and treat for calm behavior where he was not pawing at the halti.  If he did begin to paw I would disrupt him with a loud "eh eh" and once he stopped and began walking calmly again, I would click and treat.  He got the idea finally and he really doesn't pay it much attention now.  You can begin by just showing the dog the halti and giving treats, so they associate it with good things.   Get the dog to the point where they are excited to just see the halti.  Then you can work your way up to putting the  the halti on for just a minute or two and giving lots of yummy treats so the dog associates it with good things.  Then you just work your way up adding more and more time of wear as the dog gets used to it.  Does that make sense? 

Rowdy's Mom


Rat-A-Tat-Tat
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
06/18/2008 12:33 AM  
I use a gentle leader on Rowdy sometimes. Actually, I prefer it over his harnesses. He can pull out of just about anything.

Rowdy actually adjusted to it pretty fast. At first, we spent a couple days just practicing putting it on and off. He always got a little nibble of treat when he put his nose through the gentle leader. Then we practiced walking out in front of the house. If he pulled or acted up, I would distract him and we'd walk another direction. After only a few days we began using it on our runs. When running he is too excited and concentrated to deal with fighting the head collar. It is perfect for using on our runs too, because he tends to be more responsive to it. Sometimes if I take a break from the gentle leader, we have to "practice" for a day or so, but Rowdy took to it pretty fast. I've used a halti, also, but prefer the fit of a gentle leader. Plus the gentle leader comes with a DVD guide with some great training tips and fit guide.

I really like the control the gentle leader gives. It's also one of the only things Rowdy can't slip out of. He can pull out of all his harnesses and his collars if he really tries. Fortunately, he doesn't spend too much time trying...

~Chrys~ Mom to Rowdy, Schatzi (shephard mix), and Sam (lab mix) and Lovin' Every Minute of It!
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Emmastaff


Ratterific
Ratterific
06/18/2008 1:32 PM  
Also, the easy walk harness is nice too. It is good for those dogs that have a hard time adjusting to the halti or gentle leader.
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