GoodBoy Dog Head Halter, Size 2 Black Padded No-Pull Training Collar

GoodBoy Dog Head Halter is a padded neoprene headcollar designed to help reduce leash pulling; this black Size 2 includes an attachment strap for your dog’s regular collar.

• Reflective stitching — adds a reflective detail to the halter.
• Adjustable neck strap, noseband and side straps on Size 2 — lets you adjust the fit.
• Quick-release buckle — makes putting on and removing the halter straightforward.
• Metal clip beneath the chin — allows adjustment of the nose loop.
• Head collar training guide included — provides a guide for using the head halter.

Dogs that pull can be difficult to guide on walks and in other situations where leash control matters. This head halter fits around the head and nose, giving the handler a way to steer the dog while walking. It is designed for leash control, not as a muzzle.

How does the GoodBoy head halter help with pulling?

The halter’s loop sits around the dog’s head and nose, and the under-chin clip helps adjust the nose loop. This design is intended to reduce the dog’s urge to pull and help prevent choking while walking. It gives the handler steering control through the headcollar rather than relying only on a collar around the neck.

• Use it for walks and other situations that call for control.
• The head halter is not a muzzle.

How does the safety strap attach?

The safety strap connects to the dog’s regular collar at the back of the neck. Its rear attachment point keeps the strap from dangling beneath the dog. The halter also uses nylon straps and strong stitching, with reflective stitching as part of its design.

• Soft neoprene padding forms the contact area.
• The regular collar attachment is positioned at the back of the neck.

How do I choose the right size?

For this Size 2 halter, the snout range is 9.7–12 in (24.6–30.5 cm) and the neck range is 12.8–17.2 in (32.5–43.7 cm). Measure the snout tightly and close to the eyes, and measure the neck tightly and close to the ears. Take each measurement at least twice and use the smallest result; if your dog falls between sizes, choose the smaller size.

The four size ranges are Size 1: snout 7.7–9.7 in (19.6–24.6 cm), neck 10.8–13.2 in (27.4–33.5 cm); Size 2: snout 9.7–12 in (24.6–30.5 cm), neck 12.8–17.2 in (32.5–43.7 cm); Size 3: snout 11.6–14.8 in (29.5–37.6 cm), neck 16.8–21.1 in (42.7–53.6 cm); and Size 4: snout 14–18 in (35.6–45.7 cm), neck 20.7–25.8 in (52.6–65.5 cm). Size 1 does not have adjustable side straps; Size 2 has adjustable side straps.

• Measure close to the eyes for the snout and close to the ears for the neck.
• Good to know: the halter is not suited to short-snouted breeds such as Boxers and Bulldogs, or toy dogs such as Chihuahuas.

What adjusts, and how does the halter fasten?

The neck strap and noseband adjust, and Size 2 also has adjustable side straps. A quick-release buckle secures the halter, while the metal clip beneath the chin lets you set the nose loop. Together, these adjustment points help create a secure fit and make the halter easier to put on.

• Check the fit around both the snout and neck before use.
• The head collar training guide is included.

This GoodBoy head halter is suited to dog owners looking for a head-and-nose leash-control aid for walks, with adjustable fit features and an attachment to the dog’s regular collar. Choose the size by measuring the snout and neck, and note that the design is not intended for short-snouted breeds or toy dogs such as Chihuahuas. Its Size 2 fit, adjustable straps and rear safety-strap attachment define its use for dogs within the stated measurement ranges.

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