Head halters for dogs are quite the contentious subject! As a dog parent, you might be weighing up whether to walk your dog on one of the best dog harness or a head halter to be able to have more control on your walks. As an ethical, force-free trainer and certified animal behaviorist, I’m here to share my insight into these tools and whether they are something to utilize on your walks.
I personally only employ methods that promote positive experiences for our dogs, as well as ensuring their wellbeing is respected. However, I understand that for some pet parents, a head halter might be an easy way to get back to enjoying walks - especially if they have a large breed that tends to pull or has any emotional reactivity needs on walks.
