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what's your favorite 'go to' leash

Posted : 5/16/2010 1:41:00 PM

and why?

What about it makes it your favorite?? Is it just a regular leash, or is it one of those 'euro' ones with extra d's and snaps??

does it have a design, or a certain color you love?? How long is it??

I've found my tastes keep changing, First I loves a particular leash and now I've just been using a plain old nylon one - just cuz it's a 4' and I can keep Zoey close to me.

I do have a long line I love because it has reflective material in it. I want to get something like that for our regular walks, I'm always drawn to anything reflective or glow in the dark LOL

Kim_MacMillan

Posted : 5/16/2010 1:43:07 PM

Definitely my 4-ft leather leash. It's just the right length for handling my guys, without too much bulk left in my hands. It's super-comfy and super-light, and easy on the hands to hold. Plus, I do just love the look of them.

akyramoto82

Posted : 5/16/2010 1:44:51 PM

ya I found that one I used to love a lot I don't use as much, just because it is heavier, I never though the weight of a leash would make a difference. Even my reflective long line is lighter than my old leash!!

tiffy

Posted : 5/16/2010 5:44:16 PM

My go to leash is my flexi, of all things. Its much easier for potty breaks in an apartment. For real walks, I use my 4 ft leather leash in red. Which matches her red leather collar. I'm the only one who knows they're matching though, shes way to fuzzy for anyone to notice.

jennie_c_d

Posted : 5/16/2010 6:25:33 PM

I use my beautiful, beaded slip leads (from Pet Fabulous) at LEAST 3 times a week. I love them! Otherwise, they're in 3-6' leather, or super thin rolled nylon. Everything is super thin and light. I hate heavy leads.

stardog85

Posted : 5/16/2010 8:18:03 PM

My go to leash is a 60" service dog lead made out of burgundy latigo leather - no stitching, all braided around the rings and fixtures. One of mine is almost 10 years old and oh so soft in my hands - I got it while interning at Guide Dogs for the Blind in high school s it has fabulous memories attached, too. I have 2 new ones from GDB that I got this summer so that all 3 dogs can have one.

I also love my 3' Ella's Leads for close work and my 6' euro lead (I actually got it in the Czech Republic) for regular walking.

Jewlieee

Posted : 5/16/2010 8:40:05 PM

Neikos slip leash is what I use most often. Its always used for sar training and I use it whenever I want to take a dog in a store with me quickly. Otherwise its a leather leash. All my leashes have a clip on both ends so I can hok the leash to stuff if I need - or even 2 dogs at once

Liesje

Posted : 5/16/2010 8:47:57 PM

My most commonly used leash is my 3/8" ASAT. It has a smaller (but strong) brass snap and is about 8' long. It's actually the last 8' of a 33' ASAT tracking line I cut up, so it has no handle. I have and do use it for walking the dogs around the neighborhood, obedience training, protection training, tracking, show lead, and as a drag line. The only things I cannot use it for are a full length tracking line (which I don't need yet so it doesn't matter) and for running the blinds in protection (need a longer check line). However I like the length I cut b/c it works for *everything* else.

BlackLabbie

Posted : 5/17/2010 9:08:55 AM

I love both my 6', 5/8" leather leash from Hogan Leather (LOOOOOOVE them!), and my 6', 5/8" Biothane leash from AllK-9. I think the Biothane is pulling out ahead of the leather because I don't worry about it getting wet (and Apollo goes swimming usually at least once a day), but I love the way my leather leash looks (braided ends, nice tan color). Both leashes have solid brass hardware.

spiritdogs

Posted : 5/18/2010 7:09:13 AM

My good leather leads are my faves - braided at each end, but straight in the middle. I've had Sioux's lead since she was a puppy and she's almost 10. I like them because they are light in the hand, easily cleaned with natural non-toxic saddle soap, and they always look professional and neat.

micksmom

Posted : 5/18/2010 7:46:54 AM

stardog85
My go to leash is a 60" service dog lead made out of burgundy latigo leather - no stitching, all braided around the rings and fixtures...

That's my go to leash to- J&J's 5 foot Service Dog Lead. It was buttery soft from the day it came.

huski

Posted : 5/24/2010 3:35:43 AM

Depends what I am using it for -

Walking would be my 6ft thick leather leash with a solid brass clasp.

Training would be my 4ft thin braided leather leash that also has a solid brass clasp.

I don't trust anything with those die cast chrome clasps.