When Eliot was young and we went to dog school, I was introduced to the Halti. The Halti is a training collar that works wonderfully for controlling a wild and crazy pup!

It reminds me of a horse bridle for dogs. It may look like a muzzle, but it is not, and your dog can eat, chew and drink while wearing a Halti. The Halti discourages rowdiness and mouthing just like a good Mommy would. Mommy dogs correct their pups by grasping their muzzles and shaking them. This lets the pup know it is time to settle down. The Halti works on the same principle, putting a small amount of pressure on the nose.

The Halti is a great training tool for walking your dog. Your dog’s leash gets attached under his chin, therefore he can not pull and drag you down the street. This allows you to be in control and your wild pup walks like a well behaved dog. The Halti can really make your walk enjoyable for you too!

While the Halti works wonders, dogs hate it and you need to be patient. Eliot really hates his Halti, and tries to take it off as soon as I place it on him. But while it is on, he behaves and calms down. Even though he is 10 years old, I still find the need to use it occasionally.

Be aware that they do come in sizes, so be sure to get the right size for your dog. Remember, it is not a muzzle and will not prevent a biting dog from biting someone, but it is a fantastic training collar to correct negative behavior in a wild and crazy pup!

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