Halti Head Collar Training Part 2 | Safe & Positive Introduction

Описание: Does your dog resist wearing a head collar?
Have you tried a Halti before and it didn’t go well?

In this video, I show you how to properly introduce and desensitize your dog to a Halti head collar using positive reinforcement and consent-based training.

This is Part 2 of a 3-part series on using the Halti safely and ethically.

What this video covers

• Why you should never force a head collar onto a dog
• How to let your dog investigate the Halti first
• Using food to build positive associations
• Teaching your dog to opt in and place their nose through the loop
• How to introduce movement without triggering stress
• Why desensitization may take days, not minutes
• How to read body language and withdrawal of consent
• How to clip and unclip safely without rushing

This process helps your dog accept the tool instead of tolerating it.

Why desensitization matters

Head collars sit on a very sensitive part of the dog’s body.
If introduced incorrectly, dogs may:
• Paw at their face
• Freeze or shut down
• Refuse to walk
• Develop negative associations with leash time

When introduced correctly, dogs learn:
• This tool predicts good things
• They have choice and control
• Leash time feels safe and predictable

Training notes

• Go at your dog’s pace
• Watch for stress signals
• Short, calm sessions work best
• Consent builds long-term success

This method is force-free, humane, and appropriate for puppies, adult dogs, and rescue dogs.

What’s next

In Part 3, I show you how to attach the leash, begin walking, and use the Halti safely in real-world situations.

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I help dog owners choose and introduce training tools ethically as part of positive reinforcement programs serving Glendale, Phoenix, and the West Valley.

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⏱️ YouTube Chapters

00:00 – Meet Jazzy and why she uses a Halti
00:40 – Why desensitization matters
00:47 – Step 1: Let your dog investigate the tool
01:06 – Using food to build positive associations
01:31 – Introducing movement near the face
02:04 – Holding the Halti correctly
02:39 – Setting calm expectations
02:58 – Asking for sit and eye contact
03:13 – Letting the dog opt in
03:29 – Why the dog should put it on themselves
03:55 – How long desensitization can take
04:15 – Introducing the clip briefly
04:36 – Clip, reward, remove
05:00 – Repeating short successful reps
05:18 – Reading body language and consent
05:44 – What to avoid during introduction
05:56 – What’s next in Part 3

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