New headcollar

Lisa/Colin · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:48 pm Post subject: New headcollar

In my never ending quest to find a tool that works for me and Hektor, we received a new type of headcollar this morning.

I have been walking him these last few months with the prong (for strength) and a halti (for keeping control of his head), thank goodness for 2 ended leads! This has been working well as when he has one of his freaky moments at other dogs, I find that keeping control of his head is the key! The only problem is that the halti rides up and rubs at his eyes.

I ordered a 'GENCON' headcollar and it arrived this morning. Apparently it has a breaking strain of 1 ton, so will be strong enough. He did not object to it either and I felt it was comfortable enough for him to wear even when off lead.

We had a lovely walk down the Glen, meeting dogs off lead and even managed to walk past a GSD whose owners insisted I put Hek on lead to get past (they were worried about their dogs behaviour). Even got past the window of his arch enemy who was barking at us, with only a small reaction easily controlled.

Has anyone else used one of these?

Lisa

Jack · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:51 pm Post subject:

No but it sounds bl**dy MARVELLOUS!!!!!!!

BRILLIANT news you had such a great walk Lisa - bet you are chuffed to bits!!! Snogs to the big soppy lad.xxxxxxxxx
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shirley c · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:33 pm Post subject:

Not heard of it, but sounds great, glad the walk went better.

I keep meaning to order a canny collar for Luka, but think I still like the prong the best
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Ross/Ali · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:35 pm Post subject: Re: New headcollar

Lisa/Colin · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:06 pm Post subject: Re: New headcollar

graceb · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:53 pm Post subject:

Oh no, I used the Gencon head collar on Dexter, sold to me by someone at a Dog Show. It was horrible, after a few days of wearing this, Dexter had a huge lump on his nose Sad

as although it could control him to a certain extent when he was younger and nuts, it unfortunatly did do damage and I had to stop wearing it. Although I must admit the Dexter seems to have sensitive skin that reacts to a lot of materials.
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Lorna · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:24 pm Post subject:

Lisa, I don't know this one at all. Glad it is working for Hektor. I got an Illusion collar to try on Poppy. It doesn't work because her neck is too long. Waste of money...
Lots of people use a dominator on danes. I just don't like the look of them. I have never tried them.
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Ross/Ali · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:01 pm Post subject: Re: New headcollar

Lisa/Colin · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 2:48 pm Post subject:

Lorna · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:18 pm Post subject:

I hear you met up with Millie, Poppy's Newfie pal. Glad Hektor is still going well on his new collar. I am watching. If it continues I might get one for Poppy.

The Illusion would work if it were longer. Poppy has such a long neck. I thought of having another layer added but it would look so messy.
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elaine erskine · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:22 am Post subject:

I haven't heard of that head collar before but the halti seems to work wonders for Angel even although she doesn't like the way it rides up into her eyes but a little bit of encouragement and a few treats we've come along way it works wonders for her. if you get the other 1 keep us posted on its progress.

Elaine
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Suzanne H · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:20 pm Post subject:

Why don't you put a bridle on him and a saddle Laughing

Lisa/Colin · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:15 pm Post subject:

Lorna · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:04 pm Post subject:

Lisa, Have you seen the T-shirt on the GD site?

'Where's his saddle?
'Where's your Muzzle?'

I am so sick of hearing the cliche re saddle on Dane that I am seriously considering buying one . Embarassed

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Lisa/Colin · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:35 pm Post subject:

Will be getting one of those too!

Lisa



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