Leashes?

[Muttlies3]

What type of leashes do yall prefer?



My favorite is the nylon double loop. I have a purple one and I probably use it the most. It's great to use the double loop when you're in stores and such. I suppose it'd be a bit difficult if my dogs were smaller, but all three are at an okay height to use it.

I prefer nylon over anything.

 

[gaddylovesdogs]

Good ol' four to six foot long nylon leads. They can easily be shortened if need be, or the dog can walk in front or in back on a loose lead. The girls each have a nylon lead to match their collars (except my BC mix, who has a black buckle collar...there weren't any black ones that were reasonably priced). Right now I'm searching for a pink leather lead to match a pink leather collar, and then I want to buy my lab a collar from Lupine.

 

[Dreeza]

is the dbl loop leash the one with a loop at the top, and then an additional one much further down, making the leash super short? I just used one of those theother day at the humane society...i had never seen that before! those are cool!!

and to be honest, i dont even know what kind of leash we are using...we have like 5, most likely a a cheapo one (he chewed his good leather one up )...but we RARELY use a leash.....

 

[jess2416]

I like nylon, I think I must be lost what is a double loop????

 

[gaddylovesdogs]

Here's a double loop - http://www.jbpet.com/Shopping/produ...duct_id=139-0102&category_name=CollarsSpecial

 

[jess2416]

Thanks

 

[Babyblue5290]

I think the double loops are a GODSEND for the dogs at the humane society!! lol ok maybe I'm being a bit dramatic, but it's so much easier for me to control them sometimes with the loop at the bottom of the leash.

For Lucas I just use a 6' nylon leash.

 

[SizzleDog]

It's (high quality) leather all the way for us!

I have a grand total of ONE flat nylon leash - it's a puppy leash that I never use, mainly because when I *am* taking care of a puppy, I have a thin braided leather leash that I use.

Each of my dogs have a 6' flat leather leash - Ilsa's is from www.signaturek9.com and Ronin's is a really nice leash of unknown maker that he won at a dog show. They also each have a 4' rolled leather Weaver leash.

I have a 2' leather traffic lead, a leather tracking drag lead, leather tabs.... leather everything.

IMO, leather is the must-have for anyone who uses a leash frequently...
1. doesn't burn your hands
2. longer-lasting
3. stronger (in some cases - cheap leather leads aren't worth it)
4. smell better
5. look prettier for longer (just like fine wine, a good leather leash improves with age)
6. IMO, they have more character.

 

[RD]

Mendota martingales are my favorites for casual walks and going places. Very durable, soft, thick and comfortable for the dog. They're pretty good to my hands, too.
If I use a normal collar/lead, it's usually for training, and it must be a nice leather leash. I really prefer loop leads to those with snaps.
For show/training, I use a VERY thin braided leather loop lead. (Some of my favorite leads: www.leashesbylyndale.com )

I use a flexi lead with my Papillon when I take him for walks, because he can't be trusted off leash. If I use a normal leash for him, it's a lightweight leather lead with a very light, durable snap.

And yes, leather leashes get so much better with age. I've had one of my favorite leashes for about 3 years now and it is soft, flexible and easy on my hands yet very strong.

 

[AusCatDogs_4Ever]

I perfer the leather. The nylon hurts my hands, lol.

 

[Snark]

I like leather leashes, too, especially for training. I'm still using one I bought fifteen years ago. Leather lasts a long time if you take care of it.

 

[Zoom]

I've got a crappy nylon one that came with Sawyer when I adopted him. I'm looking around for a good quality leather 'hands-free' leash, that can be adjusted to a myriad of ways. Not those stupid looking "jogging belt" leashes.

 

[bubbatd]

I've alway used leather .... ( hell, nylon wasn't even invented in my day !! ) I have a narrow 5 ft. and a 10 " I use for vet trips etc.

 

[mojozen]

I'm a leather lover too. I'm using a leather and chain leash that i've had for 5 years now. It's a bit beat up (the finish on the chain is chipped and not shiny in anymore,) but it's still strong! I've also gotten very good at shortening it at a moment's notice, and have knots in it to give me quick places to grab onto.

I like if for many of the same reasons that have already been given - strong, the leather looks nice even if the chain doesn't, lasts forever, easy on the hands etc. But i also like it because it's not something I am likely to lose, and this one has a floating brass ring on it and extra clip at my end so i can tie my dog off to things if i need to.

I've been told that it's most likely meant to be a horse lead, but when i bought it off of ebay for $20, it was being sold as a dog lead. If it IS a horse lead, you can bet I will be looking for another one when this one starts to give out (if ever). It is definately the best lead i have ever had for any animal... horse, goat or dog!

 

[jess2416]

I want to get a leather one sooner or later...Hopefully sooner

 

[oc_spirit]

Deffinately my leather lead!!! I have a an 8ft hands free lether lead with 2 "O" rings that are set and a floating "O" ring and clips on either end of the leash. It''s soooo soft and soooo handy. I got it for free from Ronan''s owner cause he had two Runner up to that is the standard 6ft nylon lead but I wanna get a leather one.

 

[2pups622]

i use a nylon one and since my guy is too little for the loop one i make a knot in it so i can keep him next to me it helps really good when walking the streets i love it
i usally do a couple for different places we go depending on how close he needs too be

 

[Snark]

I'm a leather lover too. I'm using a leather and chain leash that i've had for 5 years now. It's a bit beat up (the finish on the chain is chipped and not shiny in anymore,) but it's still strong! I've also gotten very good at shortening it at a moment's notice, and have knots in it to give me quick places to grab onto.

I like if for many of the same reasons that have already been given - strong, the leather looks nice even if the chain doesn't, lasts forever, easy on the hands etc. But i also like it because it's not something I am likely to lose, and this one has a floating brass ring on it and extra clip at my end so i can tie my dog off to things if i need to.

I've been told that it's most likely meant to be a horse lead, but when i bought it off of ebay for $20, it was being sold as a dog lead. If it IS a horse lead, you can bet I will be looking for another one when this one starts to give out (if ever). It is definately the best lead i have ever had for any animal... horse, goat or dog!

Sounds like it is a horse lead, usually called a stud chain.

 

[Dobiegurl]

Leather definately, easier on my hands.

I have a 4ft (brown) leash, 6ft black leash and a 8ft black leash. I also have a leather tab which is brown.

 

[RetrieverLove]

Emma isn't on a leash very often, but when she is we use a Nylon.
Moco cannot go offleash and he pulls like crazy while using a short Nylon so he has a retractable leash.