| Like humans, dogs need plenty of exercise to keep | | | | (rewarding appropriate behavior with a treat, toy or |
| their lungs, heart, bones, joints and muscles strong. | | | | praise) which will not only teach your dog appropriate |
| The simplest and most cost-effective exercise is | | | | behavior but will help foster a stronger, trusting |
| walking outside. The change of environment and | | | | relationship between you and your dog. This type of |
| fresh air will help stimulate your dog physically as well | | | | training method can be achieved through the use of |
| as mentally. The new people, things, pets and smells | | | | a head halter. |
| will help to socialize your dog encouraging him to | | | | Training a dog with a head halter to walk politely is |
| remain calm and adaptable in new situations. | | | | very simple. When the dog pulls stop immediately and |
| Walking your dog can be counterproductive to your | | | | refuse to go forward. Remember to never jerk or |
| goals, however, if you are not adequately prepared | | | | pull the leash aggressively as it could result in an |
| to walk in tandem. For your sanity and your dog's | | | | injury. The pressure on his nose will encourage him to |
| safety it is critical to learn how to walk on a leash. | | | | slow down. Only move forward when the leash is |
| Collar dog training is still one of the most popular | | | | slack. Alternatively, if your dog gets distracted and |
| means of training your pup although many dog | | | | moves to the side to sniff or grab something keep |
| owners suggest it may not be the most humane | | | | walking. As soon as your dog comes back to your |
| training method. A lot of dog owners are considering | | | | side, reward him with praise. |
| head halter training as a healthier alternative to collar | | | | The key is timing and consistency. Always reward |
| dog training. | | | | your dog as soon as he has displayed the correct |
| Before we talk more about collar dog training vs. | | | | behavior and never reward your dog for |
| head halter dog training you should consider this. Dog | | | | inappropriate behavior. Inconsistency can lead a |
| training requires a significant time commitment and an | | | | confused dog and a frustrated handler. Usually within |
| abundance of patience and understanding. If owners | | | | 1-2 weeks of regular walking your dog will show |
| recognize that dogs are driven by instinctual drives, | | | | great improvements making walks more enjoyable |
| they may be more empathetic to a misbehaving dog | | | | for you and your dog. |
| which has most likely lacked attention and proper | | | | So as you can see collar dog training is not necessary |
| guidance in the past. | | | | to help teach most dogs to walk properly on a leash. |
| That being said, in my opinion, in order to ensure the | | | | Some form of collar dog training may be appropriate |
| physical and mental well-being of your pet, compulsion | | | | for a persistent "puller" but should only be practiced |
| dog training (based on physical punishment which | | | | by a trained handler. If you have used the head |
| involves some level of discomfort or even pain, such | | | | halter consistently and properly without results and |
| as collar dog training) is not a feasible option when | | | | feel that you may like to explore collar dog training |
| training most dogs. When selecting a training method, | | | | seek the advice of a professional dog trainer or |
| select one that utilizes positive reinforcement | | | | participate in a reputable obedience training class. |