Are Head Halters Considered A Safe Alternative?
Many dog owners prefer the use of head halters (Halti Dog harness) as an alternative to a body harness. There are several types of head halters available and all of them are designed to prevent your dog from pulling the leash. Regardless of the specific type, all head halters have a strap that goes around your dog’s muzzle and then another strap that is securely placed around the neck. If the dog pulls away, the halter will force his head towards the opposite direction in which he is trying to move into.Head halters work just fine but there are some drawbacks. For one thing, and halters look very similar to muzzles, and when strangers see a dog with a muzzle, it is assumed to be unfriendly. Some people may get nervous or give harsh stares toward your dog, others may react in a rude manner. Another drawback is that most dogs do not get used to a head halter quickly. It takes quite some time for them to adjust to the strange fitting. It may take up to two to three weeks in some cases. If
