Petsafe Easy Walk® Headcollar - Manuel (Page 9)

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STEP 5
1. Test size of Nose Loop by pulling it
forward as far as it will go (5A).
2. When it touches beginning of fl eshy
part of nose, but is not so loose that
you can pull it off, close Snap Clamp
by pressing down on tab – you’ll
hear a snap as it locks.
3. Attach the 1.8 m nylon lead to
Control Ring.
Note: When your dog has reached full growth,
you can remove any excess length of Neck
Strap. With the Easy Walk
™ Headcollar off
your dog, cut end of strap with scissors and
use match or lighter fl ame to seal cut edge and
prevent fraying.
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 fi tting, 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, fl opping on the ground or even standing up
on his hind legs like a young colt wearing a halter for the fi rst 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.
5A
5B
Snap
Clamp