Esky the husky Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 Do you know any suppliers of these greyhound leads that you'd recommend ? (if you use them) *Goes off to the greyhound supply stores online* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) What about this? : http://boldleaddesig...cking-jaw-snap/ or this: http://www.ruffwear.com/Knot-a-Leash-Rope-Dog-Leash Edited November 18, 2012 by espinay2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparassidae Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) There is nothing I have found yet that I feel 100% safe to use when walking my dog. Are you worried about leads and collars breaking and your dog getting loose? Leather leashes with a brass swivel won't break and fursaver long link chain collars are super strong. When I was working my GSD I went through 3 agitation collars before finding one that was strong enough. He snapped 2, luckily at training. So leather leashes and collars, even heavy duty ones, can break. ETA: Mine were NOT from k9pro though. Just making that clear, they're from a supplier who was local to me. My best leash was made for me from a horse place. My little sister bought me it. Nfi how much it was but I bet she went over my $50 budget. Edited November 18, 2012 by NotMidol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Our first husky girl passed away as a result of uncoordination and a dropped leash. So I still.sometimes get a really bad gut feeling before we go out for solo walkies Hugs. It would be hard to get over something like that. What about a harness? Would that make you feel safer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkycat Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I have just about given up on collars for Jaana because they tend to to slide on all her fur over her head. I now use a harness most of the time and feel much safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 For a lead go to your local horse shop and ask if they have any natural horsemanship leads in marine rope. They often don't have a clip but have a loop at the end instead. If it can hold a horse it should hold a husky :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 A harness would be a great solution for anyone else who shares my concerns. Esky is trained to pull in harness for weight pull and racing so I like to keep harnesses exclusively for these activities (and restraint in vehicles) I do like the idea of a horse proof rope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisymina Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I got a burn from one lead when Kaisie lunged one day - lesson learned! I was then supplied (by a nice Doler who made them) with a soft, plaited Roo leather lead - right length so it can't have too much slack to pull through and and the "handle" on the end. Be aware that a lot of materials will burn your hand (including rope)when the dog lunges - either wear gloves or get a leash of appropriate materials and length. If the leash burns well enough, you will let go! I was lucky. the dog did not lunge too seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertrude139 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) I have K9 pro collars too and like them. Although they are basically only there to hold the dogs ID contact tags. They are very sturdy and well made. The Ruthless ones look great but since you can't usually see their collar under all their fur I haven't bought one. I use the front attach harness for walking, both my dogs have been trained to walk loose lead on this. I am wanting to have a go at sledding them next season though so we will see if after that they start to pull in their walking harness. I reckon they will know the difference between them, I use a car harness which attaches on the back and they are impossible to walk on it, just constantly pulling but put them back on the easy walker and they are great. Still doesn't stop me from dropping the lead though every now and then. Have you thought about getting a waist attach/hands free leash? K9pro sell the Kyjen one. I think I would end up needing a hip replacement if Athena saw a cat while walking on it so I don't use it but maybe it would suit you. All the other Kyjen stuff I own is good quality. ETA - Ok so I caved and ordered Ruthless collars for my two, I just couldn't resist them any longer. I have ordered the locking attachment on the matching leads for extra security as well. Edited February 26, 2013 by Gertrude139 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkycat Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 A harness would be a great solution for anyone else who shares my concerns. Esky is trained to pull in harness for weight pull and racing so I like to keep harnesses exclusively for these activities (and restraint in vehicles) I do like the idea of a horse proof rope Silly me of course Esky pulls in a harness :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Mmmm no harness.... I would feel more secure with a well fitting flat collar than with a martingale, in terms of it not coming off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Sprenger Fur-saver clipped back on itself with a s/s carabiner clip. If you fit it high up on the neck it's impossible to break or slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) Or use a loose fitting DD collar in conjunction with your regular collar as a back up. eta http://www.ruffwear.com/Knot-a-Leash-Rope-Dog-Leash?sc=2&category=15 Clips on these leashes look pretty secure too if you're worried about it coming undone Edited November 18, 2012 by SecretKei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaznHotAussies Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I was gonna say horse rope too! I've seen them hold onto horses learning to tie up (they *will* try) haha and they don't let go! And they last for ages - I lost a rope for a couple of years...came across it and after cleaning it up it was in great nick! (was half buried, probably had been driven over a few times, rained on, etc...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) We offer locking snaps as an option for all our leads. Our martingales are custom made to fit with a buckle so backing out would never happen. Like Dee said, we own strong dogs so your concerns were the same as ours when we started making collars and leads. All our pieces are handmade by us and guaranteed for ten years. http://ruthlessleather.com/index.php?act=products&cat=dogs&grp=leashes&pcat_id=18&pgrp_id=20&prod_id=170 http://ruthlessleather.com/index.php?act=products&cat=dogs&grp=martingales Edited November 18, 2012 by ruthless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparassidae Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 OHhh, and the best buckles I've ever seen are the Herm Sprenger ones. I'll take a photo later today. I bought my leashes in a leash + collar set for the buckles, removed the collars and use them with a prongs just because the buckles are awesome. The more force on them the stronger they hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 The Clean Run comfort flex martingale collars have arrived - they appear very well made and strong. Stitching appears to be reinforced everywhere and the hardware is very solid. They won't be able to back out of them if the are fitted properly. They are very well padded which I like, but the fabric covering on the padding is a bit like nylon ripstop so I am unsure how they will be in the Qld heat for longer periods of time - for example beach trips etc. I would still prefer a buckle/clip on version on balance but these definitely appear more secure than the buckle/clip varieties I have found here "off the shelf" so far. They do look like they will dry quickly so will be put to the test this weekend. I am more interested in the functional aspects than the appearance but the colours look good and are true to the pictures on the website. At $15.00 US with free shipping I think they are good value on first checks. I'll update again once they have had a good workout, some walks and swims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the heads up on those collars coogie. Sounds like they would make a great spare & the price is right :) Edited November 30, 2012 by BC Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I'm not to fussy with collars and leads -- although I am having trouble at dog training with not having enough hands for treats and the leash when working on loose leash walking! I love leather collars but dislike their stiffness at the beginning where they don't sit right for the first couple of days so I stick with nylon clip ones. I love the colours of the Rogz ones and my guys are so spoiled with collars and leads they have one for every day of the year (well it seems like it!!). :laugh: I need mr rolly eyes to aim at myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Riverstar if you get good quality leather collars the leather should be soft from day one. The "leather" collars from pet stores etc dont come close to what a quality leather collar is like IME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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