Multifunctional leashes?

JacksonsMom · Jan 19, 2015

I've been wanting a multifunctional leash or Euro Lead like forever. It will come in handy while on trips/vacations and such, or when we eat outside with Jackson so I can just loop his leash around my chair or the table and whatnot.

But I really still want a real "handle" (just one that can come unclipped, so I can wrap around a table or a chair etc). I see some that don't really have one, it seems? I dunno.

Anywho, I really like the style of the Ezydog one but unsure if it's worth the $38 price tag or I might as well just pay like $10-$15 extra for a leather one. I do like ezydog products thus far, we have a lifejacket and a harness we love. http://store.ezydog.com/vario-6-multi-function-leash-snap-hook/

The other one I'm really eyeballing is the Bold Lead Designs one.

http://boldleaddesigns.com/shop/8-way-lead-6-ft-multi-functional-leash/

So, favorites? Anything maybe a bit cheaper but similar style/quality or should I just bite the bullet?

LostAndConfused · Jan 19, 2015

I bought 2 biothane Euro-leads from Fraggle Rocks. 1 for my sister & 1 for my mom. I wasn't smart enough to get one for myself. I love using my mom's when I'm visiting

Locke · Jan 19, 2015

Texas Leash Company makes a really nice leather utility leash for under $30 I believe. I love mine. Takes time to break it in, but totally worth it.

pinkspore · Jan 19, 2015

I love mine, but I don't use it as often as I'd like because mine has a big heavy o-ring in the middle that I tend to bonk Brisbane in the head with. I might order a biothane one from Fraggle Rock and ask for really light non-dog-bonking hardware because Brisbane is a sensitive little snowflake and tends to get scarred for life by things like leash hardware.

Psyfalcon · Jan 19, 2015

A $5 carabiner or a $2 keychain one does exactly the same thing....

Samsonyte! · Jan 19, 2015

The ones from stibbar leather are only 30 dollars but still a nice leather leash. I use the 1/2 inch one with the tiny clips on it for Sam and it's really lightweight but still sturdy.

JacksonsMom · Jan 19, 2015

Thanks all for suggestions! I'm looking right now at options...

Also, do you think I would be able to use the over-the-shoulder option on a 6ft lead with a small dog or no? He's like 11" tall off the ground.... or would that give him like ZERo room?! LOL...

Bold lead has the 8ft one but I just don't know if I need that much leash for what purpose it's going to be used for... walking downtown and whatnot.

Samsonyte! · Jan 19, 2015

JacksonsMom said:

I've used it with Sam before and I think they're about the same height? It doesn't give him a ton of room, definitely kind of forces him to walk at my side. But the leash isn't like pulling up at his neck.

JacksonsMom · Jan 19, 2015

Samsonyte! said:

Yeah they're prob really similar in size, okay, thanks!

Applebear · Jan 19, 2015

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GTKAJC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just ordered this one [appears to have handle end, which is a preference of mine as well], but don't get it until 21st so can't honestly tell you how it is. It looks a bit light, but I liked it seemed to be one of the longer ones and the reviews were decent so I'm taking a chance.

Good luck on whatever you decide.

Stingr69 · Jan 20, 2015

I have a lightweight 5' Stibbar braided leash with the small clip that has a slip leash ring/stop options added. If I add the carabiner (great idea BTW) it will do everything I would ever want. Conventional, slip and tie out. Attractive and functional.

SpringerLover · Jan 20, 2015

I have a basic multi function leash from Coastal that I adore. Well actually I have 2.

JacksonsMom · Jan 20, 2015

SpringerLover said:

Oh wow those are great prices. Very tempting. I'm not a huge nylon fan, but the price tag may just lure me in lol.

JacksonsMom · Jan 20, 2015

Also looking at this one from bold lead, the price is a bit cheaper than the 8-way one, and it seems to have all I really need plus the handle.

http://boldleaddesigns.com/shop/super-lead-6-foot-leather-leash-with-options/

stardogs · Jan 20, 2015

I get mine from Guide Dogs for the Blind (http://store.guidedogs.com/index.ph..._id=12&zenid=b1042fe21610d87d707ede5ff21a2c32) but if you need something narrower than 5/8", J&J is their supplier I think.

ThreePs · Jan 21, 2015

Utility lead for small dogs

I was thinking it might feel a little heavy and bulky for Jackson, with the additional hardware.

Samsonyte! said:

This! Get a custom skinny with light hardware. My friend has this lead from Stibbar and it is great. Stibbar can make one a custom length so it's a bit longer for Jackson. Maybe you only need the handle to have a ring and snap?

ThreePs · Jan 21, 2015

photo please?

Stingr69 said:

Could you post a photo? Is it a snap leash with floating ring?

RD · Jan 21, 2015

I've had my leather euro style service dog lead for almost as long as I've had my dog. It's absolutely freaking fantastic.

A Chaz member (oc_spirit) made mine and oh my god like 7 years later it's still the best leash, through salt water and mud and gunk and rescue puppies trying to chew on it. I think this leash is indestructible but I know if anything ever happens to it I'll be hunting her down for another one.

JacksonsMom · Jan 21, 2015

Okay so I think I decided on the BLD Super Lead.

I'm going to ask though if she can make it either 6.5 long at full length, or maybe 7, for better length if I use it as over the shoulder, and then the mid-way length being either 3.5 or 4ft instead of 3.

Hopefully it won't be a big problem! Thanks for all input.

JacksonsMom · Jan 21, 2015

RD said:

Amber had a leash from her and I sooo wish she still was making them. Softest leash I'd ever felt.

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