Leashes

[shais_mom]

I just wanted to see what people think of Leashes.
I used a retractable leash on Shai b/c she was never intentionally off leash and the retractable gave her the ability to explore and roam. The only trouble I ever had wasn't from the leash. The first one I had I saw that is was wearing thin and threw it away rather than risk Shai's safety. The 2nd one that I still have, I was at my granparents in the dead of Winter.Snow all over. And I was outside with Shaianne and I let her run to the end of the leash and she yanked on it just a little and THE COLLAR she had on the ring for the leash hook, BROKE and the leash came flying back towards my head. I ducked and then Shai ran in the opposite direction!! So I had to chase her!! NOT FUN!
But it wasn't from the leash, so my dad took an washer and welded it together and that is what we used.
I couldn't used a 26 foot retractable for Shai I would have had to anchor myself to a phone pole!! I will stick to the 6ft and 9 ft nylon leashes for now. Maybe when I go to the store sometime I will check out the leather leashes.
Thanks everyone keep the opinions coming!

[aly]

My own dogs are angels on the leash so I use normal nylon collars and leashes. With the shelter dogs, I swear by my Premier no-slip collars with a nylon or leather leash. In extreme cases, the Halti or Gentle Leader works WONDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ November 14, 2001: Message edited by: aly ]

[AngieS]

crow_noir
I thought that it was a German Shepherd but wasn't sure. I did not know that "dog" was part of their breed name. That is interesting.
I have thought about having one made before but it seems to be a bit of a hassle.lol I will just keep an eye out for the thicker chains.

Shais_Mom
How awful for the leash to come flying back at you! thank goodness it didn't hit you!That would have really hurt!!That is why i like the brand i have it has the safety collar in case the regular collar breaks.Whenever Olli gets close to the end of the leash length, i give him the command "wait" so he will stop or slow down until i walk further to give him more room. It works well. I am considering getting the 26 ft. leash but dunno if it would be a good idea or not. Plus it is like $20 and i really don't want to pay that much for it.lol

Angie

[ November 14, 2001: Message edited by: AngieS ]

[crow_noir]

just a mention why i prefer the leather strap over the retractable kind. my hand gets too stiff holding the retractable after even a minute. w/ the leather, i can just put it around my wrist.

just thought i'd add that as a thought.

weighing the pros and cons, in case other people are reading this to get ideas.

(and i've been thinking, now that King is well behaved on his leash, and the ordinance allows up to 6ft. i'm thinking of getting a 1 ft. extension for his leash )

any oppinions on that? ^