Keep the sessions calm
We’ve created the video above showing Esther, a 6-month-old border collie, being taught that wonderful things happen when she wears the K9 bridle.
As you can see from the video, the whole session is very calm and the dog gets lots of praise and rewards whilst wearing the bridle. This really will set her up well for her first walk out wearing the bridle.
What to do if your dog makes a fuss
Esther was very calm and didn’t protest much about the headcollar at all despite it being only the second time she has worn one. Your dog may be a bit less cooperative. However, you just need to remember the following two points:
1. Only reward the dog when he is calm and not trying to remove the headcollar.
2. Only take the headcollar off when the dog is calm. He must not learn that making a fuss will mean the collar comes off. He needs to learn that it only comes off when he is calm.
If you remember these two points then your dog will soon learn that the best things happen when the k9 bridle is on!
When to take your dog out in the headcollar
Do this as many times a day as you like until the dog doesn’t seem to notice the headcollar any more and is reaching his head forward to have it put on. Once you get to this stage, you are ready to take him out for his first walk wearing the bridle.