Halti Training Headcollars

Pros: Works quickly, without pain, to control unwanted pulling.
Cons: Looks like a muzzle, some dogs may not accept and possibility for neck injuries.

I have been working as a professional trainer for a little over 9 years. In that time I have used a number of different training devices, including the Halti, head collar First, I would like to note that there is more than one kind of head collar ...

Pros: Gives you much better control of your dog and prevents them from pulling
Cons: Some people seem to think your dog is wearing a muzzle...

We have been using the Halti Training Headcollar for almost three years now. Let me say first off… What a lifesaver! We have a Boxer Lab mix female. She has always been and still is very, very energetic. She is about 65-70 lbs and extremely muscular ...

Pros: As long as the collar is on, it keeps him from pulling
Cons: My dog always manages to gets the collar off his mouth.

Why I bought it
My oldest dog, a 1 1/2 year old Bichon Frise named Shakespeare, has always had a problem pulling on his leash so hard when I'm walking him to/from the pet area at my apartment. In fact, he pulls so hard that he usually sounds...

Pros: Dog cannot drag you down the block
Cons: Passersby think the collar is a muzzle

About 10 years ago I was introduced to the wonders of the Halti collar by an dog trainer, and I've used them exclusively ever since.

I have always owned LARGE dogs (Coonhounds, Boxers, Shepard’s, ACD's, etc.); dogs with a distinct & stubborn...

Pros: Calms pulling dogs, makes walks easier
Cons: tricky to put on, somewhat expensive,

I adopted a 18 month old golden retriever, full of adolescent curiosity and angst. He had not be neutered or obedience trained, and he was intent on seeing the whole world in an afternoon, dragging me along with him.

I am not a very strong...

Pros: Easier to control large dogs means longer walks. Win-Win for all!
Cons: Muzzle-looking contraption leaves negative first impression from most passerby.

In college, I volunteered as a dog foster care giver, specializing in large breed dogs. I cannot say enough good things about this collar and how it's helped me train unruly, shelter dogs! There are different size collars for different size dogs ...

Pros: Works like a charm. Reasonable price.
Cons: Some dogs don't like it at first and will require some patience.

I have 4 dogs... 3 of which pull on their leash so hard that they either choke themselves or haul me off my feet. I tried choke chain collars, chest harnesses, and every kind of leash available. Nothing seemed to work until I was introduced to the ...

Pros: makes walking even a big dog easy, gentle on the dog and the owner
Cons: The price is higher than other collars

I have had dogs almost all my life. Medium sized dogs, mostly, and one small pug. Therefore, when I set my mind on getting a dog a few years ago, I had a preconceived notion of how the dog would fit in my life. I had pictures of my small children...

Pros: When nothing else is working - this has a chance.
Cons: Can come off, not highly adjustable, your dog will probably hate it.

Got a dog that's more like King Kong and Jaws rolled up into one than an actual canine? Maybe the Halti can help you, too ...


I have one beautiful angel of a dog who anticipates any little thing I could even think about...

Pros: Will put a stop to any size dog trying to pull while on lead.
Cons: Difficult to determine proper size from reading the box.

The Halti put a complete stop to any pulling my dogs might try while out walking--the first time that I used the Halti! I have two Great Danes that are under 2 years old;still puppies as far as the breed is concerned. They weigh 110 pounds and 150...

Pros: Light weight, gives the owner total control, subdues the dog
Cons: expensive (but worth it), takes awhile for the dog to get used to it

I take in dogs in need, work with them, train them, the place them in a forever home. This is how I came to know the Halti.

I picked up a 17 pound Bichon Frise at a kill shelter. He had been turned in by because his owner was ill. He was...

Pros: no special training, easy to remove, WORKS
Cons: a little tricky at first to understand how to put it on

I have four dogs, and it is often my job to walk all four. The same time. All together. At 5'2", I am not a large person. If I were walking a pack of chihuahuas, it might be no problem, but my dogs are larger, and three of them are terriers,...

Pros: cheap, works quickly
Cons: sort of confusing to put on at first.

A few years ago when I was managing my FIL's pet store, I had aquired a mix breed dog who loved to pull. She would come, sit, stay, jump, beg, roll over, speak, and do a million other tricks, but as soon as you put the leash on, you were being drug down...

Pros: Controls strong dogs
Cons: difficult to put on/take off, awkward to use

Our shepherd/boxer mix gets very excited when on walks. She wants to run after birds and rabbits or she wants to take off into the brush. The Halti was recommended to us by a pet trainer. From the first time we put it on, it's been very good at...

Pros: Controls even the strongest, largest dogs
Cons: Not readily accepted by dogs(will paw at it), Easily pulls off.

I LOVE HEADHALTERS!
I cannot say this enough or with ENOUGH CAPITALS!
I love Halti for making one that is readily available at petstores for the dog owning public.
I was first introduced to the HALTI several years ago while working as a...