I *hate* chain leashes!
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Exactly, I hate the wear and tear on my hands. A large percent of my clients come in for basics and *leash* skills and then hand me a chain leash and I want to cry. I loathe handling these and yes! I have yet to meet a chain leash having dog with manners.
If I could confiscate them I'd send them your way Star. LOL
If I could confiscate them I'd send them your way Star. LOL
I'm a total leash snob, I usually change the leash over to one of mine if I am handling or training another dog. It is also for safety not just comfort because so many people have crappy quality leashes with die cast chrome snaps that can break apart easily, I know my leashes have solid brass snaps that cannot be broken, so I always prefer to use mine.
I don't like the chain leads, they are just so bulky and uncomfortable in my hands. I have these instead.
http://www.whitepineoutfitters.com/...tle_bar=9/16" X 6' SOFT WEB<sup>tm</sup> LEAD
I love them, nice and soft, no rope burns. I also have one of their limited slip collars.
http://www.whitepineoutfitters.com/...tle_bar=9/16" X 6' SOFT WEB<sup>tm</sup> LEAD
I love them, nice and soft, no rope burns. I also have one of their limited slip collars.
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I have all these old Nylon leashes...I use them basically if we go to the lake and I'm walking dogs back through the parking lot on leash and don't want my leather ones to get all muddy and soaked...but even then, I miss my leather.
Regarding the chain leashes: I did know one woman whose dog was a hardcore leash biter. Couldn't get her to focus at all (okay she's not exactly a good trainer but she meant well and the dog really is talented, just a bit of a snarky a**, like all many of the good dogs are, and rather under-handlered)...borrowed a chain leash, let the dog grab it, dog didn't like it...next time brought dog out on regular lead, dog tried to grab lead, stopped everything and switched to chain. Dog took one look at chain, didn't grab, and when rewarded with getting to use her regular leash again, looked hard at her leash, at the chain leash on the floor, and made a decision...last time I saw her (a year later) she hadn't had any relapses. Somewhat unique dog and situation, but I guess there's a time and place for everything...
I have all these old Nylon leashes...I use them basically if we go to the lake and I'm walking dogs back through the parking lot on leash and don't want my leather ones to get all muddy and soaked...but even then, I miss my leather.
Regarding the chain leashes: I did know one woman whose dog was a hardcore leash biter. Couldn't get her to focus at all (okay she's not exactly a good trainer but she meant well and the dog really is talented, just a bit of a snarky a**, like all many of the good dogs are, and rather under-handlered)...borrowed a chain leash, let the dog grab it, dog didn't like it...next time brought dog out on regular lead, dog tried to grab lead, stopped everything and switched to chain. Dog took one look at chain, didn't grab, and when rewarded with getting to use her regular leash again, looked hard at her leash, at the chain leash on the floor, and made a decision...last time I saw her (a year later) she hadn't had any relapses. Somewhat unique dog and situation, but I guess there's a time and place for everything...
I've used a chain leash. The dog i had when tied up out front of a show would chew through the normal lead to follow..chain worked
I use a check chain for training only, my dog is otherwise in a leather flat collar.
I will be buying a ecollar for my girl and she will wear it majority of the time, doesnt hurt her, no different to her flat collar.
Personally i dont care what others use on their dogs, providing its not outright cruel
I use a check chain for training only, my dog is otherwise in a leather flat collar.
I will be buying a ecollar for my girl and she will wear it majority of the time, doesnt hurt her, no different to her flat collar.
Personally i dont care what others use on their dogs, providing its not outright cruel
I'm not a fan of chain leashes. We used to have one for a former dog of mine and I ended up injured good one day when she got the sudden urge to pull. I don't like how jingly they are and they are too heavy feeling in my opinion.
I LOVE my leather leash and prefer to mainly use leather. I do have some basic nylon leashes as well for rainy days since I dont like using my leather in bad weather. I tie knots in my nylon leashes to have spots to grab when I need to shorten the leash so that the nylon doesn't slide and hurt my hand if my dog decides to pull.
I LOVE my leather leash and prefer to mainly use leather. I do have some basic nylon leashes as well for rainy days since I dont like using my leather in bad weather. I tie knots in my nylon leashes to have spots to grab when I need to shorten the leash so that the nylon doesn't slide and hurt my hand if my dog decides to pull.
I was slightly nervous for a second, as a year or two back a families Sheltie went missing. They offered a huge reward, took out big ads in the newspapers, had fliers plastered everywhere. Everyone in 6 towns knew about them and this missing dog, and it went on for months but they didn't give up. They found the dog, the choke collar had gotten stuck and the dog had apparently strangled itself trying to get free.
The reason I will never put a choke chain on my dogs.
Oh, and on to the point at hand. Hate chain collars, hurt my hand, although I don't find them ugly I do find them... odd. Like, your dog is so strong you need metal to hold him back? Haha.
I use nylon leashes. I'm a vegan, so I don't use leather. If anyone know of nice faux leather leashes I am interested, as the nylon can hurt my hand too.
The reason I will never put a choke chain on my dogs.
Oh, and on to the point at hand. Hate chain collars, hurt my hand, although I don't find them ugly I do find them... odd. Like, your dog is so strong you need metal to hold him back? Haha.
I use nylon leashes. I'm a vegan, so I don't use leather. If anyone know of nice faux leather leashes I am interested, as the nylon can hurt my hand too.