Now that we have the halter on your pet, the hard part is over. Now you
get to have some fun praising your pet for cooperating so well and
rewarding them. Also give them a few minutes to explore the new
sensation of the halter without the leash while rewarding them for not
trying to remove it. The rewards will help with the next part of the
training as well, which is getting them to walk while on a halter and
leash system. My favorite method for this is to find an assistant who
can walk a few feet in front of the animal and myself and offer some
kind of treat to the dog, be it food or a favorite toy. The dog
quickly learns that the harness is not restrictive and will follow the
treats. Walk with your pet and allow them to sense that this device is
not an encroachment on their freedom. If the dog begins to pull you
along, say no and stand in one place just as in leash training. This
will teach the dog that, while the halter does not impede their normal
movements, there are limits to what they are allowed. In no time at
all, you should have a pet that will happily be haltered and be ready
to walk at your side rather than pulling you along over hill and vale.
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