Fitting And Training Tips

Bad behaviors can negatively impact your relationship with your dog and sometimes it could lead to dog abandonment. When you’re looking to improve your dog’s behaviors at home or in social settings, it's very important to have some fundamental understandings of dog psychology and how s/he is influenced by your actions and energy. Bingo's is very happy to offer you some handy and practical training tips to help you build a harmonious relationship with your pooch. 

Question: How do I get my dog to willingly and comfortably wear the headcollar as he has not used such products before?

Answer: The first time is never easy, is it? Motivating and encouraging your dog with praise and tasty treats greatly help with the fitting and adjusting process. If your dog is very sensitive, before putting on the headcollar, gently massage his snout area while bribing him with treats to get him used to the idea. Little by little, he will associate the collar with comfort. For first time users, it is better to fit your dog in a quiet indoor space to ensure a distraction-free and stress-free environment.

Question: What are the right ways to do the fitting since the process is so crucial for this headcollar to correct pulling while keeping the nose skin not chafed?

Answer: You are right. There are two key factors in fitting. One is that the nose loop must be tight enough to not be pulled or rubbed off by the dog while loose enough for the dog to freely open his mouth. The other is that the collar must be positioned just behind the ears and be really snug so only one finger can fit under it.

Question: How to remove the headcollar off my dog?

Answer: Simply unbuckle the collar and slide the whole product off of your dog’s nose. Make sure to store it at somewhere your dog won't find and chew.

Question: How to practice using this product to correct pulling, jumping and lunging while walking?

Answer: First thing first is to take a quick look if the fit remains proper before each walk. Sometimes, the nose loop and the collar might get loose after some walks and you need to readjust them. Then, when you walk the dog, keep the leash one foot long between you and the dog to get a better and quicker control. When s/he pulls, do not suddenly yank the leash. Immediately and steadily stand still and commend "Heel". The dog should instinctively get it and stop. Reward her/him right away with nice treats. When s/he jumps unwantedly, swiftly lower the leash as much as possible and commend "Down". Also reward with nice treats to reinforce the good behaviors. Repetition, repetition and repetition. We guarantee the desired results in 3 days to 1 week.

Question: Any product maintenance suggestions since the headcollar is not 100% mess-proof?

Answer: Saliva, pawing and liquid spill could get the headcollar unclean and stiff. A stiff nose loop does no good to keeping your pooch's nose skin intact. Luckily, the product can be either machine washed or hand washed. We recommend you wash it whenever the nose loop gets too hard, ideally with soap/detergent and softener, and then let it air dry. No need to detach the nose loop from the collar though.