Canny Collar

The Canny Collar is a no-pull headcollar designed to make loose-lead walking a little easier to teach. The lead attaches behind the head, so pressure goes straight back rather than pulling your dog's head to one side. When your dog surges forward, the soft noseband applies gentle pressure; when they walk beside you and the lead loosens, that pressure eases. It is a training aid, not a quick fix, and works best with praise or a treat when they walk calmly.

The collar itself is padded and fastens around the neck like an ordinary collar. The single noseband is soft and settles to the shape of the muzzle. With the lead loose, your dog can still open their mouth to pant or drink. It is also harder for the noseband to ride up towards the eyes, or for a paw to hook the lead and pull it off.

Fitting and use

Fasten the collar around the neck, clip your lead to both D-rings, then slip the noseband over the muzzle. As loose-lead walking improves, you can remove the noseband and use it more like a normal collar. For a short off-lead spell, take the noseband off the muzzle and secure it under the chin with the carabiners provided, so the collar can stay on. Never attach the lead to those carabiners. The Canny Collar is for walking and training, and is not a replacement for your dog's everyday collar.

It comes in seven sizes for necks from 23–58 cm, in four colours. For necks over 58 cm, Canny makes a heavier-duty Colossus for giant breeds (sold separately).