Leash Size

[Erny]

  Kavik said:

He also picked on someone choosing to do the right post first in a figure 8, when you are allowed to go around either post first in a trial :rolleyes:

I would have thought training should be about the dog being reliable in any situation ..... even if we want to start walking a figure 8 from whatever direction. IMO, trialling should demonstrate a snap shot of ability. Not be exemplary as the whole of the dog's ability. Sadly, I think some attitudes have evolved due to not winning prizes for being better than we have to be. But that's just me .... I guess I have a different agenda for the purpose of training than some others might.

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I know they are a trialling club, which is what I want, and it is fine if they comment on things that would get you pinged in a trial, but the rest was unnecessary, especially when he starts off with "You have committed a cardinal sin"

Sorry ..... but my imagination on this makes me giggle.

[griff]

  RottyLover01 said:

I'm looking at buying a good quality leather leash for my dog, one that won't snap, either 4ft or 6ft, but not sure which size. Is there any advantage/disadvantage on the length of the leash ? The dog is a Rottweiler, who pulls hard when walking. I would've thought the 4ft would give you more control, but i've been advised to go with the 6ft. Anyone have any thoughts on which would be better.

I have 5 , 6, 12 , 30 foot lead here to walk the Rotties ( waiting on a 7 foot lead)

all leather leads bar the 30 foot its webbing ( horse lunge lead)

I think you could try a obedience lead with a ring on the handle that way you could have it as a 6 foot lead or clip it up to make it shorter if you need to.

try K9 force for leads .........I have one ot those also :D

[RL1]

  griff said:

  RottyLover01 said:

I'm looking at buying a good quality leather leash for my dog, one that won't snap, either 4ft or 6ft, but not sure which size. Is there any advantage/disadvantage on the length of the leash ? The dog is a Rottweiler, who pulls hard when walking. I would've thought the 4ft would give you more control, but i've been advised to go with the 6ft. Anyone have any thoughts on which would be better.

I have 5 , 6, 12 , 30 foot lead here to walk the Rotties ( waiting on a 7 foot lead)

all leather leads bar the 30 foot its webbing ( horse lunge lead)

I think you could try a obedience lead with a ring on the handle that way you could have it as a 6 foot lead or clip it up to make it shorter if you need to.

try K9 force for leads .........I have one ot those also :D

Yes, i'm looking at the leads on the K9 Force site, they have a 4ft or 6ft leather style, in their premium range. I was advised to go for the 6ft, although i would've thought a shorter leash would give me more control. I don't know.

[Just Midol]

Rotty,

Just an idea... Any chance you can grab two cheap cotton leads (or something cheap) in 4ft and 6ft then decide what you prefer and then grab a leather lead in the length you liked best?

[griff]

RL.. K9's leads are super soft easy to gather up in your hand

and do not seem to slip through your hand as others can do.

[RL1]

  Lord Midol said:

Rotty,

Just an idea... Any chance you can grab two cheap cotton leads (or something cheap) in 4ft and 6ft then decide what you prefer and then grab a leather lead in the length you liked best?

I currently use a 4ft nylon leash, which prob. isn't the best option for my dog, strength wise. I feel that a 6ft leash would give him too much play and the possibility he could lunge towards another dog. However, with the right training a 6ft leash might be better.

  griff said:

RL.. K9's leads are super soft easy to gather up in your hand

and do not seem to slip through your hand as others can do.

I should've gone to the Rotty Nationals today and had a look what they're using.

[griff]

My German made 7 foot leather lead just arrived ...

brass clip , plaited ends and soft as a babies bottom

Sinna had a bum wiggle when she helped open the package .