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Ian Paterson Forum Regular
Joined: 16 May 2009 Posts: 71 Location: Glenmavis
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Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 9:30 pm Post subject: Head Control Collar |
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Has anyone any experience of these, I find that my collie cross Fred is a tad easily distracted when out and wondered if this was worth investing in or is it a total waste of money?
Thoughts please,
Cheers.
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John Thomson Site Admin
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 4780 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 7:38 am Post subject: |
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The 'Halti ' style head collars can be effective for some dogs...........I've yet to see a dog that likes wearing one, most try to get them off.
john _________________ John Thomson
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Louise13 High Post Member
Joined: 25 Feb 2008 Posts: 284 Location: East Lothian
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Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 7:41 am Post subject: |
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If you are going to buy one..buy a dogmatic.. _________________
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Janis I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 4643 Location: CUMBERNAULD
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Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 8:45 am Post subject: |
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kendal.and.i.tried.the.head.collar.too/halti.and.found.it.fairly.useless......and.they.didn't.like.it!!!!!.......have.you.tried..attracting.his.attention.with.food.while.walking???? _________________ Cockapoo's...a little of this, a little of that..........
the perfect combination!
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Jack I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 2595 Location: Durham
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Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 11:21 am Post subject: |
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Word of caution Ian. If you are going to go ahead and use this type of collar - do NOT give corrective jerks/twitches of the leash as it can have a whiplash effect on the dog and can in extreme cases lead to spinal column injuries.
I'd far quicker recommend the use of the Ilusion collar as advocated by Cesar Millan. It still sits high up behind the ears but has a secondary collar type band lower down which spreads the "stress" along the neck thereby much reducing the risk of injury. _________________ Staffies are my life! Visit us at www.staffies.co.uk |
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shirley c I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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The one I used and its a better design than the halti is the canny collar but again, Luka doesnt like it as much as the collar he has now
canny collar link
http://www.cannyco.co.uk/ _________________ lurchers Pixel and Zev and whippet, Fen
3 cats, Greebo, Yu and Lexx - 2 ferrets and Dales pony Jazz and adopted pony, April |
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Ian Paterson Forum Regular
Joined: 16 May 2009 Posts: 71 Location: Glenmavis
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Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 7:26 am Post subject: |
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Thanks everyone for your thoughts and input, was not sure if it was something that I should try so bets to ask those who have had experience of them first.
When Fred is next to the road there is little or nothing that will break his focus, not even a gravy bone or treat under his nose, he is still trying to use my legs as a launchpad. Get him away from the side of the road and he quickly comes back into the zone where he will listen. I am assuming that this is a lot to do with the breed. We will work away at this one and get some solution, Blinkers and ear defenders should do the trick!!!
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elaine erskine Forum Regular
Joined: 14 May 2009 Posts: 57 Location: cumbernauld
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Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 10:46 am Post subject: |
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Hi Iain,
I have a 4 year old GSD and have been using a Halti on her since she was 8 months old; yes shes not overly keen on it but it is the best thing I have purchased with regards to controlling her as she is a very powerful dog. but every one to their own some people like other ones its up to you and the dog really.
Elaine _________________ My GSD Angel is my life. |
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Emma Hardie Newbie
Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Posts: 47 Location: East Kilbride, Glasgow
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Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 11:27 am Post subject: |
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I recommend the gentle leader after seeing + experiencing what a difference it has made with each dog we have fitted one with.
But go with whatever works best for you _________________
Emma, KT the greyhound, Robbie the lurcher, Pheonix (Pisces) & Soho (Stuart Little Junior) the Chihuahuas x
greyhounds make greyt pets! x
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Megan High Post Member
Joined: 20 Jan 2008 Posts: 355 Location: Bonnybridge, Scotland
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Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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We've used halti's and gentle leaders, found the latter was better with our collie, Made walking her next to cars a bit easier(she use to try to herd them) She would still try sometimes but it wasn't as bad as when she was just on a flat collar or half-check...Don't use one on her anymore though _________________ GSD Z(4yrs old), Rotties Kodi(6 yrs old) & Quinn(2 years old) and Border Collie Rose(7 yrs old) |
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Suzanne H I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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We used the gentle leader until his neck muscles got so strong it was a waste of time.
I think they canny collar is supposed to be better because the lead clips in behind the neck rather than at the front. |
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