How to Choose a Right Leash for Your Dog

Do you have a dog in your house? If you have, do you know how to choose a right leash for your dog? Choosing a leash may seem like a very simple thing, but it actually is one of the most important training tools. A leash is a necessary item to keep your pup safe and by your side while teaching him the manners he needs to be the dog you want him to be.

Chain leashes are another cheap choice that are less-than-desirable. Again, chain is hard on the hands, and can take out a dog’s tooth if it happens to get stuck in their mouth. Chain can also easily get wrapped around a human finger and cause a fracture if you are walking a strong dog, as it has no give to it.

Nylon is probably the most common material used to make leashes – it’s cheap, strong and comes in every color of the rainbow. It also can cause a mean “leash burn” on your hand if you have a strong dog that pulls suddenly when it sees a cat or a squirrel. Nylon is good as a first leash for a puppy, since it’s very light. However, don’t try to take your dog swimming with a nylon lead- it becomes slippery and even harder to hold on to in water.

Cotton is a soft material with a decent amount of give, however it is often difficult to find. Cotton leashes also have the risk of rope burn, but they are excellent in water (we have a couple 20 ft. leashes for swimming).

Leather is by far our favorite material for leashes. It is an incredibly strong material (think of why horse saddles are made from leather) that will soften with time. It is gentle on your hands and provides a natural amount of give as it wears in. Often, online stores provide the best leather leashes (as opposed to pet stores), so doing a search may provide you with a better leash at a better value.

In the city, a 4-foot long lead is usually a nice safe length to allow your dog to do his bathroom business and a bit of smelling while still keeping him relatively close to your side. If you live in a suburban setting and have more room when you walk your dog, you may want to choose a 6-foot lead. There are also longer leads available for training “come” and “stay” or for allowing your dog to romp at a distance in open spaces. Traffic leads are very short leashes (about a foot in length) that are useful for navigating your dog in crowds. However they often encourage pulling, so they should only be used when the situation calls for one, not every day.

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