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Pros And Cons Of Using A Head Halter
from:The head halter is a hybrid piece of equipment. It works on the basis that where the dog's head goes, sooner or later the rest of the body has to follow. It is an adaptation from head halters used for horses. Whereas the pinch collar looks downright menacing, the head halter looks more inviting and almost user friendly. Interestingly, your dog's reaction, and he is the one that counts, is likely to be quite the opposite. He will readily accept a pinch collar but vigorously and determinedly object to the halter, at least at first. The following list describes the principal advantages of the halter, once your dog has learned to accept the effect it has on him:
Calming and tranquilizing: A head halter is helpful with nervous, timid, shy, or hyperactive dogs.
Equalizing: It helps smaller handlers with larger dogs as well as senior citizens and handicapped handlers control their dogs
Muzzling: It helps with inappropriate sniffing behavior, whining or barking, some forms of aggression, and play biting or nibbling.
The following provides some additional advantages to the head halter, as well as some disadvantages.
Benefits of the Head Halter: Available in pet stores and online catalogs; not expensive; required minimum strength to use. On the other hand, disadvantages of wearing a head halter are the following: Potential for serious damage to your dog's neck; considered as a transition tool; your dog does not learn to accept responsibility for his behaviors.
The great potential for damage is due to the nature of the halter. Because it controls the head, a strong pull by the dog or the handler can do serious damage to the dog's neck. In this case, it is not quite the same principle as the head halter for horses. Because most people are smaller than horses, the halter is used to control the horse's head from below. In contrast, most people are taller than dogs, and any pull or tug is going to be upward and, at times, simultaneously to the side. Tugging the dog's neck in this way creates great potential for injury.
Finally, the halter is a transition tool at best, because it does not teach the dog to assume the responsibility for his behavior. He is being guided by the muzzle instead of being trained by the Yes and No model. In addition, the dog is not learning through positive/negative reinforcement what is expected from him.
Your Puppyand#39;s Essential Needs
Food and Water Bowls: A puppy needs a variety of basic items Topping the list are a food dish and a separate water bowl A mat to put them on is also necessary in order to save the floor from slurped water and spilled food If your puppy has long, hanging ears, get dishes specially made to keep their ears out of the food or water Consider bowls with weighted bases or non slip bottoms so your .....More on Dog Obedience Supplies
Bath Inventory For Your Dog
Once your dog is completely brushed, combed, and tangle free, he is now ready for his bath This means that it is time for you to take out all the necessary equipment and supplies so that you can easily reach what you need when you need it If you put that dog in the bathtub under running water and then have to go in search of shampoo or a scrub brush, we all know what could happen: a jump, a sh.....More on Dog Obedience Supplies
How To Properly Put On A Snap around Collar On Your Dog
The following are three steps to place a snap around collar on your dog 1 Start with you and your dog facing each other Take the clasp in your left hand and the two rings in your right hand 2 Place the collar under your dogand#39;s neck and bring the ends up to the top of his neck, directly behind the ears When you begin to put on the collar, the dog flexes his neck muscles, expanding t.....More on Dog Obedience Supplies
Keeping Your Puppy Confined
You will need something that is referred to as an "ex pen" if your puppy cannot be confined to the kitchen or other safe area by means of doors or gates The exercise pen will keep your puppy safe and in one place, but it also allows him room to play, have access to water and use newspapers if he is a latchkey puppy with no one home during the day to take him outside The "gate" mentioned is the.....More on Dog Obedience Supplies
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