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KerryL Subscriber 19/12/2012 Offline
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:56 pm    Post subject:  Leads Reply with quote Scroll Down to Next postGo to last Post of PageTweet This Post
What do others use?

Looking for a strong solid lead for a puller (do use a cannie), but something not to wide for my small hands.
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Joal Subscriber 19/09/2012 Offline
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:10 pm    Post subject:   Reply with quote Go to Top of PageScroll Up to Previous postScroll Down to Next postGo to last Post of PageTweet This Post
I use Red Dingo leads. They seem pretty sturdy and are very comfortable to hold - padded handles.

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Coco-Loco Subscriber 25/10/2012 Offline
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 5:38 am    Post subject:   Reply with quote Go to Top of PageScroll Up to Previous postScroll Down to Next postGo to last Post of PageTweet This Post
I use a Rogz medium lead now but I also have a Halti training lead.

With a training lead you can extend it, hold it in a loop, then when your dog starts to pull you drop the loop and change direction, leaving your dog behind to catch up with you. If you are persistent with this the dog will learn to stay with you rather than pulling ahead.

However, a training lead has a second clip and some D rings at various places and if you're not careful you can get your fingers stuck in those rings. I also ripped my finger open when Coco pulled the lead out of my hand unexpectedly and the clip somehow caught me (I don't know how because it isn't particularly sharp). The halti training lead is lovely and soft and padded, so in that respect it is good.

I didn't find the Rogz lead particularly comfortable to start with but it has softened and feels better now.

The most comfortable leads I have seen are some very soft rope ones, similar to horse lead ropes but with a handle at the end. They are quite thick and bulky though.

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 5:54 am    Post subject:   Reply with quote Go to Top of PageScroll Up to Previous postScroll Down to Next postGo to last Post of PageTweet This Post
I use the halti training leads, they come in red and black and small or large, I love them so much I even sell them at puppy class Laughing
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 6:46 am    Post subject:   Reply with quote Go to Top of PageScroll Up to Previous postScroll Down to Next postGo to last Post of PageTweet This Post
I have a blue Rogz medium.

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TOPDOG1 Subscriber 22/01/2013 Offline
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:47 am    Post subject:   Reply with quote Go to Top of PageScroll Up to Previous postScroll Down to Next postGo to last Post of PageTweet This Post
I use the Halti training lead. It's soft and padded and doesn't hurt my hands when Max pulls. Also you can adjust it to whatever length you want. Would highly recommend it.

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 11:20 am    Post subject:   Reply with quote Go to Top of PageScroll Up to Previous postScroll Down to Next postGo to last Post of PageTweet This Post
I have used a halti, a gencon and a mukhuti harness, but in the end the good old slip lead had been the best. I have to say though that I didn't want to used a slip lead when the pulling was at it's worst through fear of damage, but it works well now as a reminder.

I have a brilliant one by linky that I bought at crufts
http://www.rabartforfineart.com/linky-37-c.asp

the ergo short lead and control collar. Shorter than a normal slip lead and has a lovely foam handle.

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Dunsash  Offline
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 3:22 pm    Post subject:   Reply with quote Go to Top of PageScroll Up to Previous postTweet This Post
"Ezy dog" has great choice of specialy designed lead with shock-absorbing properties. I have brought two leads from them a while ago, because my husband has problems with his hand and we are very happy with them.
They have two different handles, check it on their website.
http://www.ezydoguk.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=30_31
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