HALTI

[oxo]

Has anyone used a Halti or a Gentle leader on their dogs, if so which do you recommend. I've read up on both of them but keep getting conflicting advice. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Thanks

[divegirl]

Hi, what breed do you have? I have always used a Dogmatic, same as a Halti but does not ride up into the eyes.

http://www.dogmatic.org.uk/

Lisa x

[oxo]

Hi, she is a St Bernard 9 months old

[seadogg]

Agree with you Lisa, a whippet or GSD would take to a Halti or a gentle leader etc but a snub nosed dog could have problems. My Border Terrier hates 'em but I think most terriers do

[seadogg]

Should be no problem with a St Bernard and of the two a gentle leader might be better.
Dont know about a dogmatic myself but it sounds good

[divegirl]

Oh wow....bet she's fun!!! I have Great Danes and have used a Dogmatic on my bitch when training her.....worked wonders! They are a little more expensive but more than worth the money.

Lisa x

[lankeela]

There is also something called a Canny Collar which is more comfortable than a Halti.

[lankeela]

http://www.cannyco.co.uk/home.html

[woofgang]

I have had good results with a figure of eight slip on mine but they are weimaraner x gsp and have quite long muzzles. I am not at all impressed with the halti. When they were first produced, they were the only option but IMO have been superseded by better designs.