Long Lines

[oakash]

What material do you guys use for a long line? I'm going to the hardware store in a bit, and I don't want to sound like an idiot when I ask for, "A long, thin rope thing, but its not exactly a rope, something you would use to let your dog run farther away." Because that's the only way I know how to explain it

So, do you guys use a rope? A plasticy thing? Thanks!

 

[monkeys23]

My standby is a horse lunge line. Its really soft. The house I grew up in bordered BLM land, so one time some people left some horse stuff there after a trail ride and I got some loot out of it.

I have a 10ft lead out of "weather resistant" fake leather rubbery stuff that is really nice. I got it from dogsportgear.com.

If I had to buy a new 30ft line I'd either order one from Ella's Lead (have my eye on the Jasper color of rappel rope) or go buy some mountain rope at REI to tie onto one of the snaps I've got floating around here. I like these ropes because they are smooth enough not to snag on stuff as much, but still easy on the hands.

 

[SaraB]

I use paracord.... The lighter the better. When I do longline work I want my dog to feel as though they are leashless to help simulate off leash situations the best I can.

 

[HayleyMarie]

Why dont you just go to a feeds store or a tack shop and buy a horse lung line. That is what I use.

I dont worry that its going to break and the fabric is always soft and durable. And they are not to expensive.

 

[Specsy]

I use a horse lunge line as well, soft on my hands and really durable. It also makes sure I can still have total control of my dog. I do not like the thinner long leads as I don't have the same amount of control if things go wrong.

 

[CaliTerp07]

I bought one from Amazon--it's like a 30 foot shoelace, though stronger. Very light though.

 

[stardogs]

Cotton is less likely to burn, but more likely to snag. Poly rope can burn, but is less likely to snag. I've used mountain climbing rope type rope and it's not too bad about snagging, but it will burn. My favorite type of material right now is tubular nylon or biothane, but I doubt a hardware store would carry either. I got my tubular nylon at REI in the climbing section.

 

[JacksonsMom]

I just bought a 50' yellow rope from Petsmart. Already had the leash attachment and a little handle on the end. I also bought one from ebay and it's black nylon 50' but it's heavier for my little guy (15lbs) so I prefer the lighter yellow rope. If I can find anything lighter though, that would be awesome since we are working a lot on recall.. I'm going to check out that paracord SaraB mentioned.

 

[oakash]

Thanks guys!

I'll have to look into paracord, and ebay too "P I just figured it would be easier to make one myself, but I'll look at the prices at Petsmart. I've used a plain old rope before, but it was too short for my taste, and it would catch in everything

 

[Shai]

I'd use paracord but I can never find it locally so I just buy poly line from the hardware store and braid the loop for comfort. Comes in lengths from 25' up to about 100' (probably longer if you really want more, but those lengths are easy to find)

 

[Blue_Dog]

I don't use a long line much but I got one for when I want to from the dollar store. It's not he greatest but it's fine for when I need it. If I actually needed one then I'd go for a horse lunge line, they're nice and strong.

 

[Jynx]

I use biothane long lines,,great for all kinds of weather

 

[jenv101]

How long are the horse lines?

 

[AdrianneIsabel]

Biothane, I LOATHE my rope check line. It burns horribly but it was cheap.

 

[monkeys23]

How long are the horse lines?

They come in different lengths. Mine is 30ft and my friend's newer one is 25ft. If you get on any horse supply site, it'll list the length in the description. Hope that helps.

 

[DogKisses]

I just bought some rope from Walmart last night to make a new one lol. I decided to try the Poly___ (can't remember the rest of the name ha.) since it is rot resistant, plastic-y so if she pees on it I can wash/dry it easy with the hose, 50ft, and bright colored. They some in the camping section and in the clothes line/clothes pin section. I had one out of a clothes line material (cotton?) and it snagged on EVERYTHING. That is the main reason I picked out this one.

So far I like it, but it was hard to get my knots to stay... they kept slipping but I got it to work. I haven't really had it long enough to test it thoroughly.

It would deff burn your hands, but I always just step on long lines anyways. I step down lightly at first, letting the rope slide under my shoe just enough to slow her down but I don't let her hit the end of the line at full speed. Well, if it were an emergency I would...

 

[oakash]

This is awesome! I didn't realize I had so many options, decisions decisions

I think I'll most likely get the Poly line, or something from walmart. I can't think of any horse supply stores within biking distance :/