mandakay Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 although it was a while ago that i posted about my car chasing problem I am just now starting to really work with it. I have read all of http://www.bordercollie.org/boards/index.p...=19969&st=0 and there are lots of talk about haltis, prongs, etc. Well my dog as a medical problem where one of this lymphnodes on his neck is swollen and a little tender. so i do not want to put any pressure on it. Even his halti puts pressure on it, so it leaves me with only being able to work with his problem on a harness. Is this going to be harder? Is there anything I should know before using a harness to train vs a choke collar, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieDog Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Versus a head halter you'll have less control over his head, versus a collar you won't see a big difference other than your connection point being much lower. I would recommend a front lead harness like the Easy Walk or Sensation harness that gives you additional control over a traditional style harness - they act by turning forward movement into a turn toward you. The traditional harnesses just make pulling more comfortable. Do be aware that if you're working slowly using a desensitization/counter conditioning program (vs. leash corrections) you should be working below threshold and thus there should be little need for extra control unless your dog doesn't know how to walk on leash in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordercentrics Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 A standard harness gives you absolutely no control at all, and is not suitable for training. If you can't use a collar or head halter, you can use one of the "no-pull" type harnesses. The leash connects at the dog's chest and you can turn the dog away from something as you would with a head halter. Either the Premier Easy Walk or the Sensible Sensation harness would do. Neither crosses the neck. Good luck. Kathy Robbins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandakay Posted August 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Thanks guys. I got the easy walk harness and I like it alot! I am amazed how fast chance is learning. Actually, I just told him no and gave him a tug and he was looking at me with the treat rather than stalking the car. I was so proud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieDog Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Yaaay!! Glad things are progressing nicely already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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