kelpiecuddles Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Just wondering if anyone has any tips? i try to keep the leashes off the sand as much as possible but despite it sitting on a clean rock and then hanging around my neck it still had sand and salt in it when I got home. i rinsed it in freshwater and then squirted some WD-40 into the clips on the leash and the splitter but wondering if anyone has any better suggestions to keep them nice? I've always just used cheap $2 shop leads since they walk well but I just lashed out a bit and bought them nice pretty new collars and a new matching $30 lead plus a $25 splitter so i'd like it all to last a fair while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotdashdot Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 If it gets wet and sandy (rare, I always carry it and don't let it get wet with salt water if I can help it) I always rinse it in fresh water and let it dry properly. I've managed to not throw a lead out in 2.5 years so far, but I think that's more to do with my not letting it get salty than me rinsing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I use older leads and collars at the beach. They do get wet and sandy. Some leads probably better quality last regardless and the clip still works. The really cheap clips rust and get stuck. My friend says she puts oil in her clips but I don't bother. Rodz dog? leads that I have last for years even if used at the beach. I hate getting the collars stuffed thou. They get wet,rust and fade so just use old ones at the beach. BUt it's worth it! I love the beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee lee Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 We have separate collars & leads for the beach. A non leather collar and a fabric lead. Best to keep the nice leather stuff dry & away from the beach. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'm assuming it's leather you're talking about. I would wash it in fresh cold water, allow to dry naturally, it will probably then feel dry and hard. I'd then use a good quality leather conditioner, the creamy type, not the liquidy ones, and let it soak in. I use Ge Wy, but they dont make it anymore. If you know before hand that you're going to the beach give them a good oiling before as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 Not leather. I have had leather ones in the past but they just don't dry quick enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Not leather. I have had leather ones in the past but they just don't dry quick enough Oh, well probably just what you're already doing. Maybe just go back to el cheapo ones for the beach. I used to have plastic bridles for my horses that I called their bathers. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 We make all weather resistant syn tek (faux leather) leashes and collars and that's all I use for swimming the dogs now. Sand doesn't stick to them and they repel water so don't need drying. I still love leather but wouldn't use it at the beach etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollipup Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Yep the syntek/ biothane/ all weather leashes are the best especially if getting wet. Just wipe them dry and rinse off the clips. The clips are brass so they last much longer but still need to rinse out any sand or salt. They're my favourite leads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiesha09 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 In summer here we have to keep the dogs on lead so I go swimming with the dogs on leads. So they get lots of sand and salt water on them! I just wash them out with tap water when I get home and then put them into the washing machine. They are still going strong after 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasels Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The kelps used to go to the beach everyday so I got them some EzyDog neoprene collars. A bit bulky and stiff for everyday use but survived the beach perfectly. Used a fairly good quality leash and just occasionaly rinsed the clips and wd40'ed every few months, they are still going strong too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I have a biothane limited slip for Em - she is a grub and, when training etc, it cops an absolute pounding. Mud, water, salt water, sand, soft food treats and more. I do not look after it at all and a quick wipe down does the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agility Dogs Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 All my lead clips get a spray with WD40 or similar once a month or so. They seem to hold up fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 We are daily beach goers here & I don't seem to have to much trouble with my leads/collars. In do look after my gear. I buy good quality collars/leads. Blackdog, Ezydog & am going to try the new Syntek ones from K9 Pro if they bring out a limited slip collar.. I don't trust the cheap gear. IMHO not worth the risk with precious cargo.. I have had my gear for 3 or 4 years now. I wash my leads & collars in the washing machine in a delicates zip bag every couple of months. I also spray mine clips with lanolin spray once a fortnight when completely dry. I find it works better than WD40. I have also used cooking oil spray which seems to work well to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Does the lanolin spray have a smell? I just don't like the strong smell of the WD-40 I deliberately bought a lead with a large swing clip rather than a sliding clip as I felt it might hold up better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I don't like the smell of WD either. No smell with the lanolin spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 It helps if the snap hooks and D rings are stainless steel. Blackdog Wear make SS as special order. I'm sure there are others too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I have the SS ones from Blackdog. Excellent leads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle wrangler Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) I had Lupine brand leashes. Lifetime warranty and I had one replaced- cost of post, only. Wash well in machine, too. Eta: zero maintenance Edited September 3, 2013 by Poodle wrangler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 hrm, I never thought about it because Dieter swims in a river, but I am thinking about taking him to the coast so might have to dig out and old lead, I only recently got him a new lead after 10 years and I want it to last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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