Haltermate ® Instructions
The Black Dog Haltermate is a figure 8 style Head Halter . It is a Flat Collar with a Tightening Loop , and a Noseband attached to the Loop . When fitted , the Noseband forms a figure 8 around the dog ’ s muzzle / neck and when the Tightening loop is pulled , it tightens the Noseband over your dog ’ s nose without pulling the head around .
Fitting the Haltermate � Adjust the Flat Collar to be a snug fit on your dog - fit the collar with the Tightening Loop at the back of your dog ’ s neck . � Now loop the Nose Band under and over your dog ’ s muzzle to form a figure of 8 . Start by taking the Noseband under the dog ’ s jaw , then up and over the bridge of the nose just in front of the eyes ( 1 ), continue back down the other side of the face and under the jaw again ( 2 ) to complete a figure 8 loop around the face . � Clip the Noseband into the Buckle on the Tightening Loop ( 3 ) and the halter is fitted . � To check the Noseband adjustment , pull on the Tightening Loop - the Noseband should tighten and put pressure over your dog ’ s nose while there is still about 2 to 5 cm between the ring and buckle in the loop .
� For stronger pressure , Shorten the noseband , or Lengthen it for less pressure . Generally set this set as light as your dog will respond to .
� If one of the plastic adjusters on the Noseband sits close to your dog ’ s eye , slide the 2 plastic adjusters one way or the other . Then re-check the Noseband ’ s fit . � Attach a lead to the D Ring on the Tightening Loop and your dog is ready to go . � Remember to reward your dog whenever you first fit the Halter and particularly during the 1st few weeks of using .
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Using the Haltermate When walking your dog , only light to medium pressure is required on the lead as the Haltermate is extremely effective in calming a pulling , or boisterous dog . No need for harsh corrections , or gruff training techniques . If your dog pulls , apply pressure to the lead , then release , pressure , then release , ( don ’ t allow yourself to get into a “ tug of war ” with your dog ). The moment your dog stops pulling , release pressure on the lead and praise and reward the dog ’ s behaviour . We call this “ Pulsating the Lead ” – check out the Black Dog web site for more information www . blackdog . net . au .
The Haltermate gives you powerful control over your dog , but some dogs will resist this at first , it ’ s like throwing a tantrum when they don ’ t get what they want . If this happens it is best to ignore this behaviour , choose fun and engrossing things to do to distract your dog from focusing on the halter . Use food , or other rewards as your dog accepts wearing and walking on the Haltermate . It won ’ t take long before you and your dog will both be enjoying walks , with your dog accepting and respecting your control .
When your dog is walking and responding well to the Haltermate , you can sometimes connect your lead to the Collar D Ring , to slowly train your dog to walk on a flat collar without pulling .
Don ' t leave the Halter on your dog once you have finished your walk and don ’ t tether your dog from a Halter , clip onto your dog ’ s normal collar for tethering .
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