General Tips - Petsafe easy walk headcollar licol Guide

General Tips

• Beginning as early as 8-10 weeks of age, the Easy Walk™ Headcollar
can be worn by your puppy or dog whenever you want to prevent
lead pulling, lunging, jumping, barking, etc. Although we generally
recommend that the Easy Walk™ Headcollar be taken off each night,
there are some unique situations in which your behaviour professional
may advise that it be worn 24 hours per day for a specified period of
time. In these cases, please be sure you fully understand and follow the
instructions given, and discuss any questions with your professional.
• Never keep a constant pull on the lead as this will confuse your dog and
may cause him to resist.
• Never jerk or yank the lead – try to forget everything you've ever
learned before about "choke chains," "jerk & release" and "traditional"
training. A smooth gentle pull (with immediate release) is all you'll need.
• Leading behaviourists and trainers report that the Easy Walk™
Headcollar is particularly effective in helping fearful and shy dogs feel
more secure and calm in situations that produce anxiety. With the Easy
Walk™ Headcollar, your dog instinctively senses and responds to your
leadership, allowing him to relax and let you be responsible for his
welfare. When fear and anxiety are reduced, your dog will learn faster
and be a more rewarding companion.
• If you are experiencing more complicated behaviour problems, or
simply would like additional hands on assistance, we encourage you to
consult with your veterinarian, local trainer, or behaviour specialist.
• While the Easy Walk™ Headcollar can be an extremely effective and
important tool in dealing with many aggression problems, it is not
a "cure." We highly advise you seek the services of a professional
(behaviourist, veterinarian or trainer) with the experience in diagnosing
and prescribing treatment programs for aggression problems. Your
regular veterinarian can provide you with a referral to such a specialist.
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