- Stops your dog pulling
- Gives control for walking, training and rehabilitation of dogs
- Doesn’t jerk the neck
- Doesn’t ride up into the eyes
- Suitable for all breeds
- Simple to use
Which size?
The Canny Collar must fit snuggly. Measure your dog’s neck behind the ears and use the sizing guide below:
Size | Neck Measurement | Typical Breed | | 1 | 23-28 cm (9-11 in) | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | |
| 2 | 28-33 cm (11-13 in) | Terriers - Jack Russell, Westies, etc | | 3 | 33-38 cm (13-15 in) | Beagle, Border Collie, Cocker Spaniel, Springer Spaniel, Staffies | | 4 | 38-43 cm (15-17 in) | Bearded Collie, Boxer, Dalmatian, Doberman, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Labrador, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Staffies, Weimaraner | | 5 | 43-48 cm (17-19 in) | Akita, Bullmastiff, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Labrador, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottweiler | | 6 | 48-53 cm (19-21 in) | Akita, Bullmastiff, Great Dane, Rottweiler | | 7 | 53-58 cm (21-23 in) | Large sizes of the above) |
How does the Canny Collar work?
The Canny Collar works by a simple ‘pressure and release’ system to stop your dog from pulling. The lead is attached to a slip line behind your dog’s head which then fits over his snout. When your dog is pulling on the lead, gentle pressure is applied to the bridge of his snout. As soon as he learns to stop pulling, the pressure is released. This method of training means that your dog quickly realises that by walking at your side and not pulling on the lead, both of you can enjoy your walk without either one of you choking or panting!
The Canny Collar does not jerk the head sideways (which in some cases can cause injury to your dog’s neck) nor ride up into the eyes. As it operates from both sides of your dog’s head, gentle pressure is all that is needed for the Canny Collar to work. It is a kind, safe and effective method of training.
Pulling on the lead is a thing of the past with a Canny Collar. Make training your dog easy and give yourself complete control over who takes who for a walk!
Fitting Instruction | Picture | | 1) Fasten the Canny Collar around your dog’s neck, ensuring the buckle is positioned just behind the ears at the back of his neck. Fold any excess collar and tuck it under the buckle. The Canny Collar should fit higher up than a conventional collar, as shown. |  | | 2) A snug fit is essential to ensure it cannot come off your dog whilst walking. Test the collar by trying to pull it off your dog’s head – if fitted correctly, this should not be possible. |  | | 3) Pull each end of the thin slip line behind your dog’s head and attach your lead to both ‘D’ rings at each end. |  | | 4) Pull the slip line through the small black or yellow plastic guider at the front of the collar and place over your dog’s snout. With some breeds, it may be easier to do this before attaching the lead. Take care not to twist the slip line before placing it over your dog’s snout. |  | | 5) Ensure you leave the plastic guider under your dog’s chin. |  | | 6) Now you’re ready for your walk. |  | | 7) When walking, your lead should be kept short but loose so you can control your dog quickly and easily. An extendable lead is not recommended for use with the Canny Collar as the slip lead may not remain in place. |  | | 8) When your dog pulls on the lead, apply gentle pressure by tightening the lead. Instant release of the pressure occurs when he stops pulling. This pressure and release system is how your dog trains himself to stop pulling. Within a short time, he will be walking happily by your side on a loose lead. |  | | 9) Some dogs may resist the first time you put the slip line over their face and try to paw it off. You must continue to walk and lift his head by raising your lead. |  | | 10) Instantly release the pressure by lowering your lead when he stops resisting. Once the initial resistance has stopped, release all pressure. Keep walking while giving him vocal praise, then stop and praise him lavishly. |  |
How to use a Canny Head Collar Pulling on the lead is one of the few unpleasant experiences of bringing up a new puppy or dog. In recent years dog head collars such as the Canny Collar have revolutionised our ability to help train good lead walking manners, as well as being a useful training aid to help keep your dog’s attention. Although Canny collars are fairly straight forward to use, it is important that head collars are correctly fitted and that your dog be properly acclimatised to them: How should the Canny Colllar fit? The Canny Collars should fit fairly snuggly such that one finger can fit under the strap that fastens behind the ears. The nose strap should locate no closer than 15mm from your dog’s eyes. On the Canny, the clip should tighten under the chin such that only one finger fits. How do I acclimatise my dog to the Canny Collar?It will take a week or so to acclimatise your dog to a Canny Collar. But these tips should help smooth the way: - Have some tasty treats at hand. Place the Canny Collar over your hand such that it hangs around your wrist.
- With the same hand, hold a treat with your fingers and offer it to your dog, but holding the treat such that they have to nibble at it. As your dog is nibbling the treat, simultaneously slide the collar over its face.
- Now release the treat and while they are munching away, finish fitting the Canny Collar clasp. Give your dog another treat and praise them warmly.
- At this point it is important to keep your dog distracted- either by you playing with him or letting your dog use its favourite toy. After 2-3 minutes remove the Canny Collar and play for a few more minutes.
- Repeat this 3-4 times a day for the first week and only playing with your dog whilst they are wearing the Canny Collar. As you progress, start to introduce a command word that your dog can start to associate with the collar being fitted. Don’t use a lead until your have completed this stage.
- Once your dog is able to wear the Canny Head Collar for 5 minutes without distraction (i.e. scratching or trying to remove it), attach his lead and continue playing with them for a few minutes. Repeat this until your dog is not distracted by the Canny Collar or lead.
- Once your dog is acclimatised, gradually build up the time your dog spends wearing the Canny Collar and lead to the point you can take short walks.
IMPORTANT: - Remember, keep this a positive experience for your dog and don’t try to achieve too much in one go.
- Don’t allow your dog to wear a Canny head collar unsupervised. This will give them a chance to learn how to remove them.
- Never tug your lead hard when your dog is wearing a Canny head collar. This may cause them neck injuries.
- For the same reason, never use retractable or very long leads as these may allow your dog pick up speed before the lead takes up.
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