Using The Headcollar - Petsafe easy walk headcollar licol Guide

Using the Headcollar

It may take your dog several minutes to adjust to the new sensation of
the Easy Walk™ Headcollar. As soon as you have completed fitting, we
recommend that you immediately encourage your dog (with a treat
and a happy voice) to walk at your side for 5 or 6 steps, then
sit (reward with treat/praise/stroking), then walk and sit again.
(See "Teaching Your Dog to Walk Along Your Side" and "Teaching Your
Dog to Sit.") Repeat 5 to 10 times or until your dog walks and sits quietly
under control.
Your dog may resist by pawing at the Nose Loop, flopping on the ground
or even standing up on his hind legs like a young colt wearing a halter for
the first time. Generally speaking, the dogs that resist the most are the ones
who need it the most!
Remember that he is not in pain, he is simply resisting the new message
telling him he is no longer in control. Do not try to "comfort" your
dog with petting or soothing phrases. If you do this while he is resisting
you'll be reinforcing unwanted behaviour. Save your praise and stroking
for when he is no longer resisting and is calmly walking, sitting, standing
or lying at your side. Keep dog busy walking and sitting with lots of
opportunities to be rewarded. Reactionary behaviour will fade as your dog
acknowledges your leadership.
CAUTION
on the lead for more than about 20 - 30 seconds. Your dog will be able
to open his mouth as needed when there is no tension on the lead.
If positive results take longer, it is almost always due to:
• Improper fit (Neck Strap too loose, Nose Loop too tight. Key - fix the
Neck Strap First!)
• Lack of a strongly motivating reward (food and praise) or
• Failure to release ALL the tension on the lead the instant the dog
does what you want.
A dog needs to open his mouth to pant/breathe during
physical activity or stress. Do not keep a constant pull
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