whitka Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Can anyone recommend a good headcollar, one that wont slip of the face of the dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle. Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I like the Sporn one the best. It's also the most comfortable one for the dog to wear as the nose band is padded and soft, and the lead clips to the back, not under the chin. Because of the way it's designed, it slips around less than the others and if the dog isn't creating any tension on the leash, it just sits loosely over the nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddii Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I haven't used a sporn head collar, but do like the infin8 from black dog. both my guys run to have them put on instead of trying to avoid me like they did with a conventional 'halti' style. The nose strap isn't padded, but if they don't pull it sits loosely over their nose. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I haven't used a sporn head collar, but do like the infin8 from black dog. both my guys run to have them put on instead of trying to avoid me like they did with a conventional 'halti' style.The nose strap isn't padded, but if they don't pull it sits loosely over their nose. Tony Another vote for infin8 from black dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitka Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Will the sporn or the infin8 give me control of the dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Will the sporn or the infin8 give me control of the dog? They will give you more control than a flat collar. Just make sure you really condition the head collar before you use it. Don't just put it on the dog and go for a walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Training will give you control of the dog. A halter is just a tool. I personally don't like halters. I use a flat or martingale collar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddii Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I agree with Tiggy - the head collar is just a tool and the ultimate goal is not to use one. What I like about the Infin8 is that it is a martindale collar with a nose piece that loops around like a figure 8. It makes it easier for you to get the dogs attention and more uncomfortable for the dog to pull or exhibit undesirable behaviour, but if you do not have some level of control it is not a silver bullet for all your problems. It still needs to be used with consistency. I've gone from having 2 dogs who constantly compete and 'pull' when we walk them together to having 2 dogs I can now walk loose lead on a flat collar. By combining gentle reminders from the collar with rewards for doing the right thing. (I would not ever recommend full on check style corrections.) Hope that helps. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I prefer a halti if i use a headcollar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Paws Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 (edited) I'm not a big fan of headcollars either but have one of these Newtrix Easyway headcollars,recommended by Dr Ian Dunbar and they are an excellent fit.Clips behind the head,not under the muzzle. http://www.pawzazzpetz.com.au/gpage6.html They have a padding on the nose part Edited November 9, 2008 by 4 Paws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_al Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Can anyone recommend a good headcollar, one that wont slip of the face of the dog? Im guessing your looking for a new one after how Toby acted today? I got mine from my vet so maybe ask your vet what a good one is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitka Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 (edited) Can anyone recommend a good headcollar, one that wont slip of the face of the dog? Im guessing your looking for a new one after how Toby acted today? I got mine from my vet so maybe ask your vet what a good one is. Yep could have shot him today. Edited November 9, 2008 by whitka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_al Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 He was just hungry lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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