keeping goats fit

[rockman]

For a goat that pulls I always recommend training them in a halter. They can't lean into a halter and drag you like they can in a collar. Also, I really don't like pulling on a goat's neck since they usually start coughing and choking if they pull even a little bit. I'm not sure what types of halters are available in New Zealand, but I've found that llama halters usually fit goats better than the halters made for goats and/or sheep. Even my big boy, Cuzco, who is a naughty and deeply established collar puller, behaves very well when I lead him in a halter.

thanks I have some halters but the goats seemed to hate them them when I put them on. I guess I never gave them time to get used to them. That might be a good place to start. will give it a try.